Heterogeneous ozonolysis of pirimicarb and isopropalin: mechanism of ozone-induced N-dealkylation and carbonylation reactions

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Yang ◽  
Youfeng Wang ◽  
Wang Zhang ◽  
Changgeng Liu ◽  
Xi Shu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Mechanisms ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Degradation Products ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Effective Rate ◽  
Heterogeneous Reactions ◽  
Chemical Transformations ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
First Time

Environmental contextPesticides emitted to the atmosphere can undergo extensive chemical transformations through reaction with atmospheric oxidants. Understanding the atmospheric lifetime and degradation mechanism of typical pesticides is very important to health and environmental risk assessments. We investigate the degradation products, lifetimes and reaction mechanisms of two representative pesticides oxidised by ozone in order to understand the environmental behaviours of these pesticides and their analogues. AbstractN,N-Dialkyl-substituted pyrimidine and N,N-dialkylaniline are basic structures for many pesticides. In this study, the heterogeneous reactions of O3 with pirimicarb and isopropalin adsorbed on silica particles are investigated. The N-dealkylation and carbonylation of the N,N-dialkyl group have been observed as the important reaction pathways for both pirimicarb and isopropalin. The measured effective rate constants for pirimicarb and isopropalin under room temperature (298 ± 2 K) are 1.45 × 10–18 (s.d. ±0.17) and 2.70 × 10–19 cm3 molecules–1 s–1 (±0.27). The corresponding half-life for the particulate pirimicarb and isopropalin are 5.6 and 30 days, assuming an average tropospheric ozone concentration of 40 ppbv. Detailed reaction mechanisms are proposed for the first time based on the density functional theory calculations. In addition, the transformation of –NO2 into –NHOH is observed in the ozonolysis of isopropalin, which has not been reported in previous studies.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Mass Spectroscopy Detection, and Density Functional Theory Investigations of the Gd Endohedral Complexes of C82 Fullerenols

Computation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Anastasia A. Shakirova ◽  
Felix N. Tomilin ◽  
Vladimir A. Pomogaev ◽  
Natalia G. Vnukova ◽  
Grigory N. Churilov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Mass Spectrometry Analysis ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Endohedral Complexes ◽  
Spectrometry Analysis ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Atomic And Electronic Structure

Gd endohedral complexes of C82 fullerenols were synthesized and mass spectrometry analysis of their composition was carried out. It was established that the synthesis yields a series of fullerenols Gd@C82Ox(OH)y (x = 0, 3; y = 8, 16, 24, 36, 44). The atomic and electronic structure and properties of the synthesized fullerenols were investigated using the density functional theory calculations. It was shown that the presence of endohedral gadolinium increases the reactivity of fullerenols. It is proposed that the high-spin endohedral fullerenols are promising candidates for application in magnetic resonance imaging.

scholarly journals First-principles study of the structural, optoelectronic and thermophysical properties of the π-SnSe for thermoelectric applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 1101-1114
Author(s):  
Muhammad Atif Sattar ◽  
Najwa Al Bouzieh ◽  
Maamar Benkraouda ◽  
Noureddine Amrane
Keyword(s):  
Thermoelectric Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Practical Importance ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Thermoelectric Devices ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Tin Selenide ◽  
Large Lattice ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
First Time

Tin selenide (SnSe) has thermoelectric (TE) and photovoltaic (PV) applications due to its exceptional advantages, such as the remarkable figure of merit (ZT ≈ 2.6 at 923 K) and excellent optoelectronic properties. In addition, SnSe is nontoxic, inexpensive, and relatively abundant. These aspects make SnSe of great practical importance for the next generation of thermoelectric devices. Here, we report structural, optoelectronic, thermodynamic, and thermoelectric properties of the recently experimentally identified binary phase of tin monoselenide (π-SnSe) by using the density functional theory (DFT). Our DFT calculations reveal that π-SnSe features an optical bandgap of 1.41 eV and has an exceptionally large lattice constant (12.2 Å, P213). We report several thermodynamic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of this π-SnSe phase for the first time. Our finding shows that the π-SnSe alloy is exceptionally promising for the next generation of photovoltaic and thermoelectric devices at room and high temperatures.

scholarly journals Взаимодействие alpha-частиц keV-энергий с молекулами глицил-лейцина

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (12) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
А.А. Басалаев ◽  
А.Г. Бузыкин ◽  
В.В. Кузьмичев ◽  
М.Н. Панов ◽  
А.В. Петров ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Molecular Ions ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Singly Charged ◽  
Doubly Charged ◽  
First Time ◽  
Fragmentation Processes

Radiation damage to isolated glycyl-leucine (C8H16N2O3) molecules caused by interaction with He2+ ions was studied. For the first time, the relative cross sections of the main processes of changes in the charge state of the collision partners and the relative cross sections of the fragmentation processes of singly and doubly charged molecular ions formed during single collisions of glycyl-leucine molecules with ions have been obtained. The optimized geometry of the molecule and singly charged glycyl-leucine ion was calculated using the density functional theory (DFT).

A DFT study on the mechanism of reaction between 2, 4-diisocyanatotolune and cellulose

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (02) ◽  
pp. 1650012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiping Cao ◽  
Yali Liu ◽  
Aijuan Shi ◽  
Yuan Yuan ◽  
Mingliang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Mechanisms ◽  
Energy Barrier ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Membered Ring ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Mechanism Of Reaction ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Good Accordance ◽  
Experimental Activation Energy ◽  
Ring Transition State

The reaction mechanisms between 2, 4-Diisocyanatotolune (2, 4-TDI) and cellulose have been investigated using the density functional theory at the B3LYP/6-31[Formula: see text]G (d, p) level. The calculations show that the direct addition of 2, 4-TDI and cellulose possesses an unrealistically high barrier of 32–34[Formula: see text]kcal[Formula: see text]mol[Formula: see text]. With a neighboring [Formula: see text]-d-glucose serving as a proton transporter by forming a flexible six-membered ring transition state, the energy barrier of the reaction is significantly reduced to 16–18 kcal[Formula: see text]mol[Formula: see text], which is in a good accordance with the experimental activation energy of 13.9–16.7[Formula: see text]kcal[Formula: see text]mol[Formula: see text]. It is indicated that the reaction between 2, 4-TDI and cellulose is auto-catalyzed with a neighboring [Formula: see text]-d-glucose acting as a reactive catalyst.

Theoretical study of SnS2 encapsulated in Graphene as a promising anode material for K−ion batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuxin Kang ◽  
Wei Xu ◽  
Xiangmei Duan
Keyword(s):  
Anode Material ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Rechargeable Batteries ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Low K

Abstract Rechargeable batteries with superior electronic conductivity, large capacity, low diffusion barriers and moderate open circuit voltage have attracted amount attention. Due to abundant resources and safety, as well as the high voltage and energy density, potassium ion batteries (KIBs) could be an ideal alternative to next−generation of rechargeable batteries. Based on the density functional theory calculations, we find that the SnS2 monolayer expands greatly during the potassiumization, which limits its practical application. The construction of graphene/SnS2/graphene (G/SnS2/G) heterojunction effectively prevents SnS2 sheet from deformation, and enhances the electronic conductivity. Moreover, the G/SnS2/G has not only a high theoretical special capacity of 680 mAh/g, but an ultra−low K diffusion barrier (0.08 eV) and an average open circuit voltage (0.22 V). Our results predict that the G/SnS2/G heterostructure could be used as a promising anode material for KIBs.

scholarly journals Predicted polymorph manipulation in an exotic double perovskite oxide

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (39) ◽  
pp. 12306-12311 ◽  
Author(s):  
He-Ping Su ◽  
Shu-Fang Li ◽  
Yifeng Han ◽  
Mei-Xia Wu ◽  
Churen Gui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Double Perovskite ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Perovskite Oxide ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
First Time ◽  
Perovskite Type

First-principles density functional theory calculations, for the first time, was used to predict the Mg3TeO6-to-perovskite type phase transition in Mn3TeO6 at around 5 GPa.

scholarly journals A Simple and Efficient Method for the Partial Synthesis of Pure (3R,3’S)-Astaxanthin from (3R,3’R,6’R)-Lutein and Lutein Esters via (3R,3’S)-Zeaxanthin and Theoretical Study of Their Formation Mechanisms

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eloy Rodríguez-deLeón ◽  
J. Jiménez-Halla ◽  
José Báez ◽  
M. Bah
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Chemical Transformations ◽  
Partial Synthesis ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Commercial Source ◽  
The One ◽  
First Time

Carotenoids are natural compounds that have important roles in promoting and maintaining human health. Synthetic astaxanthin is a highly requested product by the aquaculture industry, but natural astaxanthin is not. Various strategies have been developed to synthesize this carotenoid. Nonetheless, these approaches have not only provided limited global yields, but its main commercial source also carries several health risks for humans. In this contribution, the one-pot base-catalyzed reaction of (3R,3’R,6’R)-lutein (1) esters has resulted in a successful isomerization process to easily obtain up to 95% meso-zeaxanthin (2), which in turn is oxidized to (3R,3’S)-astaxanthin (3) with a global yield of 68%. The same oxidation performed with UV irradiation (365 nm) for 5 min provided the highest global yield (76%). These chemical transformations have also been achieved with a significant reduction of the health risks associated with its potential human consumption. Furthermore, this is the first time only one of the configurational isomers has been obtained semisynthetically. The poorly understood formation mechanisms of these two compounds were also investigated using Density-Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. These theoretical studies revealed that the isomerization involves a base-catalyzed deprotonation at C-6’, followed by C-4’ protonation, while the oxidation occurs via free radical mechanisms.

scholarly journals Large Uniaxial Magnetic Anisotropy of Hexagonal Fe-Hf-Sb Alloys

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 430
Author(s):  
Lukas Kyvala ◽  
Maxim Tchaplianka ◽  
Alexander Shick ◽  
Sergii Khmelevskyi ◽  
Dominik Legut
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Magnetic Anisotropy ◽  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Chemical Control ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Magnetization Direction ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Uniaxial Magnetic Anisotropy ◽  
The Density Functional Theory

We theoretically investigate the electronic and magnetic structure of Fe 2 Hf. The density functional theory calculations are shown to produce the negative, easy-plane, magnetic anisotropy in the hexagonal Fe 2 Hf. Antimony substitution suppresses the planar magnetization direction and favors the uniaxial magnetic anisotropy, in agreement with experimental observations. Our study suggests the possibility of the chemical control of the magnetic anisotropy in Fe 2 Hf by Sb substitution, and illustrates the potential of (Fe,Sb) 2 + x Hf 1 − x Laves phase alloys for the permanent magnet applications.

Graphene-Based Sensors for Monitoring Strain

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-83
Author(s):  
M. Mirnezhad ◽  
R. Ansari ◽  
H. Rouhi ◽  
M. Faghihnasiri
Keyword(s):  
Fermi Level ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Strain Distribution ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Tight Binding ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Gap Opening

The application of graphene as a nanosensor in measuring strain through its band structure around the Fermi level is investigated in this paper. The mechanical properties of graphene as well as its electronic structure are determined by using the density functional theory calculations within the framework of generalized gradient approximation. In the case of electronic properties, the simulations are applied for symmetrical and asymmetrical strain distributions in elastic range; also the tight-binding approach is implemented to verify the results. It is indicated that the energy band gap does not change with the symmetrical strain distribution but depend on the asymmetric strain distribution, increasing strain leads to band gap opening around the Fermi level.

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