To change the optical properties of a structure, I intend to use doping it with transition metals. On what basis do you think I should choose these metals? For example, if I chose Mn, what should I say about the reason for my choice?
I get this question 1 year after it was posted. But, I will consider (1) the electron configuration and the structure impact on it. then I can predict the gap energy that may affect on the optical properties. next the (2) catalytic or redox properties and their effect to structure chemical stability. also, think about (3) coordinate numbers and (4) atomic radius.