DFT does not calculate Van Der Waals. In the case of inter layer
graphite, using LDA for example, you might suggest that the weak pi
bonding between the layers given by DFT approximates the inter wall
interaction. 

Steve


Dr S Bailey
L & C Branch of the IoP Treasurer
Physics Department
Lancaster University
Lancaster, UK.
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