Identification of optimally stable nanocluster geometries via mathematical optimization and density-functional theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 232-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie M. Isenberg ◽  
Michael G. Taylor ◽  
Zihao Yan ◽  
Christopher L. Hanselman ◽  
Giannis Mpourmpakis ◽  
...  

A novel methodology combining mathematical optimization with DFT calculations is developed to determine highly cohesive transition metal nanoclusters.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damilola Ologunagba ◽  
Shyam Kattel

Electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (ENRR) at ambient conditions is beneficial compared to energy intensive thermochemical Haber-Bosch process for NH3 production. Here, periodic density functional theory (DFT) calculations are carried out...


2011 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 495-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moisés Gulías ◽  
Fernando López ◽  
José L. Mascareñas

We present a compilation of methodologies developed in our laboratories to assemble polycyclic structures containing small- and medium-sized cycles, relying on the use of transition-metal-catalyzed (TMC) cycloadditions. First, we discuss the use of alkylidenecyclopropanes (ACPs) as 3C-atom partners, in particular in their Pd-catalyzed (3 + 2) cycloadditions with alkynes, alkenes, and allenes, reactions that lead to cyclopentane-containing polycyclic products in excellent yields. Then, we present the expansion of this chemistry to a (4 + 3) annulation with conjugated dienes, and to inter- and intramolecular (3 + 2 + 2) cycloadditions using external alkenes as additional 2C-π-systems. These reactions allow the preparation of different types of polycyclic structures containing cycloheptene rings, the topology of the products depending on the use of Pd or Ni catalysts. Finally, we include our more recent discoveries on the development of (4 + 3) and (4 + 2) intramolecular cyclo-additions of allenes and dienes, promoted by Pt and Au catalysts, and discuss mechanistic insights supported by experimental and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. An enantioselective version of the (4 + 2) cycloaddition with phosphoramidite Au(I) catalysts is also presented.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinpeng Zhao ◽  
Zhimin Zhou ◽  
hu luo ◽  
Yanfei Zhang ◽  
Wang Liu ◽  
...  

Combined experiments and density functional theory (DFT) calculations provided insights into the role of the environment-friendly γ-valerolactone (GVL) as a solvent in the hydrothermal conversion of glucose into lactic acid...


Author(s):  
Hanlin Gan ◽  
Liang Peng ◽  
Feng Long Gu

The mechanism of the Cu(i)-catalyzed domino reaction furnishing 1-aryl-1,2,3-triazole assisted by CuI and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) is explored with density functional theory (DFT) calculations.


2021 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 110613
Author(s):  
Ijeoma Cynthia Onyia ◽  
Stella Ogochukwu Ezeonu ◽  
Dmitri Bessarabov ◽  
Kingsley Onyebuchi Obodo

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 3174-3182
Author(s):  
Siwei Yang ◽  
Chaoyu Zhao ◽  
Ruxin Qu ◽  
Yaxuan Cheng ◽  
Huiling Liu ◽  
...  

In this study, a novel type oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalyst is explored using density functional theory (DFT); the catalyst consists of transition metal M and heteroatom N4 co-doped in vacancy fullerene (M–N4–C64, M = Fe, Co, and Ni).


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