The Cu-doped surface is more stable than the clean surface.
The hydrogen adsorption is more favored on the Cu-doped ZnO surface.
The adsorbed H atoms on the Cu-doped surface are more stable than those adsorbed on the clean surface.
Cu-doped ZnO films are more efficient for hydrogen storage and gas sensing than the undoped films.
The adsorption of hydrogen affects considerably the work function of the ZnO surface.