Dissociation of H2 molecule on the β-Ga2O3 (100)B surface: The critical role of oxygen vacancy

We systematically study the dissociation of H-2 molecules on the beta-Ga2O3 (100)B surface, with the influences of surface oxygen vacancy being considered. After introducing the surface oxygen vacancy, the nearest topmost O(I) atom becomes very active, and hydrogen molecules become much easier to dissociate. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.