Abstract

The structures of the MnB9 cluster have been investigated by the theoretical calculations. The combination of the genetic algorithm and the density functional theory calculations (GA-DFT) find out seventeen minimum structures, including the local minimum structures and the global minimum structure. The MnB9 cluster can be formed by adding an Mn atom into the B9 cluster. There is also a strong interaction between the MnB9 cluster and the H2 molecule resulting in the expansion or dissociation of the H-H bond. This demonstrates the potential applicability of boron clusters doping manganese in the field of catalyst and adsorption.

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