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Here, we study the interaction of high-intensity pulsed femtosecond laser of various intensities and carrier frequencies with a monolayer phosphorene using the RT-TDDFT. We observe optical Kerr effect associating the changes in the number of free charge carriers with the change in the refractive index of the material, which subsequently characterizes the material’s ability of dielectric switching.

To explore the possibility of achieving a solid-state high-capacity storage of hydrogen for onboard applications, we have performed first-principles density functional theoretical calculations of hydrogen storage properties of beryllium oxide clusters (BeO)n (n = 2-8). The gravimetric density of H2 adsorbed on BeO clusters meets the ultimate 7.5 wt % limit, recommended for onboard practical applications. In conclusion, beryllium oxide clusters exhibit a remarkable solid-state hydrogen storage.