ELECTRON TRANSFER MAKES D3h (78:5) CAGE EASY TO FORM M2@C78(M = La, Ce): A RELATIVISTIC DENSITY-FUNCTIONAL THEORY STUDY

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 197-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
CE HAO ◽  
HONGJIANG LI ◽  
GUORONG JIA ◽  
SHENMIN LI ◽  
JIESHAN QIU
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Endohedral Metallofullerenes ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Homo Lumo ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
C Nmr

Applying relativistic density functional theory to isomers of C 78 and M 2@ C 78( M = La , Ce ), we calculate and analyze the relative energies and HOMO–LUMO gaps of neutral and hexaanion ( -6 charged) C 78 isomers. Our results indicate that the [Formula: see text] (5) isomer is the most stable, and it illustrate that electron transfer plays an important role in controlling the stability of endohedral metallofullerenes. We also calculate the electronic structures of there neutral isomers, and based on their LUMO + 2 and LUMO + 3 gaps, we explain why it is easier to encage two metal atoms in D3h′ (78:5). To further elucidate this issue, we theoretically characterize M 2@ C 78( M = La , Ce ) and compare the relative energies and the HOMO–LUMO gap of the two isomers M 2@ C 78 (4) and the M 2@ C 78 (5) ( M = La , Ce ). The results indicate that M 2@ C 78 (5) is more stable than M 2@ C 78 (4). Furthermore, the good agreement between the experimental and computed 13C NMR chemical shift of the isomer M 2@ C 78 (5) provided strong evidence that M 2@ C 78 forms a D3h′ (78:5) cage.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Density Functional Theory Studies of Novel Heterocycle Tethered with Pyrazole and Benzimidazole Structural Motifs

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1S3) ◽  
pp. 272-277
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Basis Set ◽  
Computational Studies ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Nlo Materials ◽  
Future Utility ◽  
Homo Lumo ◽  
Better Than

A novel heterocyclic chemical entity, 2-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-3-(3-(4-nitrophenyl)-1-phenyl-1Hpyrazol-4-yl)acrylonitrile) (1f) has been synthesized and characterized. Computational studies were carried out using Gaussian 9 program with DFT/B3LYP/6311(++G) basis set. The structural optimization was computed successfully. Further, HOMO–LUMO analysis promises the incidence of inter electron transfer within the molecule. The theoretically determined hyperpolarizability value is nearly 9.5 times better than standard urea, suggesting its future utility as an efficient NLO optic material or its utility as an effective intermediate to construct better NLO materials

A DFT Study of Geometric Structure and Stability of Iron-Silicon Clusters

2014 ◽  
Vol 1048 ◽  
pp. 369-372
Author(s):  
Shuai Qin Yu ◽  
Hong Nan Ye
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Geometric Structure ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Surface Site ◽  
Silicon Clusters ◽  
Lumo Energy ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Homo Lumo

Geometric structures of Fe6-xSix(x=1-5) clusters have been systematically studied at the BPW91 level by density-functional theory (DFT). Calculated results show that the Fe atoms of the lowest-energy structures of Fe6-xSix clusters tend to go together, and Si atoms tend to occupy surface site bonding with iron atoms as many as possible. Further, we analyze the stability of the lowest-energy structures of Fe6-xSix clusters, and the corresponding results of the HOMO, LUMO as well as the HOMO-LUMO energy gap show that the Fe5Si and Fe4Si2 clusters have special stability.

A Theoretical Study of Lithium-Doped Gallium Clusters by Density Functional Theory

2012 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 289-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Şükrü Şentürk ◽  
Yavuz Ekincioğlu
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Surface Effect ◽  
Geometrical Structures ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Average Bond ◽  
Homo Lumo

The geometrical structures, stabilities, and electronic properties of GanLi (n = 1 - 13) clusters were investigated within the density functional theory (DFT). The impurity lithium atom enhances the stability of GanLi (n = 1 - 13) clusters, especially GanLi (n = 9 - 13) compared to Gan(n = 9 - 14), that is at either apex position or side position. The dissociation energy, second-order energy differences, and the energy gaps between highest occupied and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (HOMO-LUMO) indicate that the Ga7Li, Ga9Li, and Ga11Li clusters are more stable within the studied cluster range. Moreover, the variation of the average bond length of Ga-Li is due to the surface effect, and the binding strength increases resulting from the increase of charge amount.

A DFT study of spherands containing five anisyl groups — Highly preorganized to bind the alkali metal

2006 ◽  
Vol 84 (8) ◽  
pp. 1045-1049 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shabaan AK Elroby ◽  
Kyu Hwan Lee ◽  
Seung Joo Cho ◽  
Alan Hinchliffe
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Binding Energy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Ionic Radius ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Cavity Size ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Good Agreement

Although anisyl units are basically poor ligands for metal ions, the rigid placements of their oxygens during synthesis rather than during complexation are undoubtedly responsible for the enhanced binding and selectivity of the spherand. We used standard B3LYP/6-31G** (5d) density functional theory (DFT) to investigate the complexation between spherands containing five anisyl groups, with CH2–O–CH2 (2) and CH2–S–CH2 (3) units in an 18-membered macrocyclic ring, and the cationic guests (Li+, Na+, and K+). Our geometric structure results for spherands 1, 2, and 3 are in good agreement with the previously reported X-ray diffraction data. The absolute values of the binding energy of all the spherands are inversely proportional to the ionic radius of the guests. The results, taken as a whole, show that replacement of one anisyl group by CH2–O–CH2 (2) and CH2–S–CH2 (3) makes the cavity bigger and less preorganized. In addition, both the binding and specificity decrease for small ions. The spherands 2 and 3 appear beautifully preorganized to bind all guests, so it is not surprising that their binding energies are close to the parent spherand 1. Interestingly, there is a clear linear relation between the radius of the cavity and the binding energy (R2 = 0.999).Key words: spherands, preorganization, density functional theory, binding energy, cavity size.

scholarly journals Atoms in Highly Symmetric Environments: H in Rhodium and Cobalt Cages, H in an Octahedral Hole in MgO, and Metal Atoms Ca-Zn in C20 Fullerenes

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1281
Author(s):  
Zikri Altun ◽  
Erdi Ata Bleda ◽  
Carl Trindle
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Coordination Number ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
Tetragonal Pyramidal ◽  
Non Covalent Interactions ◽  
Covalent Interactions

An atom trapped in a crystal vacancy, a metal cage, or a fullerene might have many immediate neighbors. Then, the familiar concept of valency or even coordination number seems inadequate to describe the environment of that atom. This difficulty in terminology is illustrated here by four systems: H atoms in tetragonal-pyramidal rhodium cages, H atom in an octahedral cobalt cage, H atom in a MgO octahedral hole, and metal atoms in C20 fullerenes. Density functional theory defines structure and energetics for the systems. Interactions of the atom with its container are characterized by the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) and the theory of non-covalent interactions (NCI). We establish that H atoms in H2Rh13(CO)243− trianion cannot be considered pentavalent, H atom in HCo6(CO)151− anion cannot be considered hexavalent, and H atom in MgO cannot be considered hexavalent. Instead, one should consider the H atom to be set in an environmental field defined by its 5, 6, and 6 neighbors; with interactions described by QTAIM. This point is further illustrated by the electronic structures and QTAIM parameters of M@C20, M=Ca to Zn. The analysis describes the systematic deformation and restoration of the symmetric fullerene in that series.

scholarly journals The stability and electronic and photocatalytic properties of the ZnWO4 (010) surface determined from first-principles and thermodynamic calculations

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (38) ◽  
pp. 23477-23490
Author(s):  
Yonggang Wu ◽  
Jihua Zhang ◽  
Bingwei Long ◽  
Hong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Phase Diagram ◽  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Thermodynamic Calculations ◽  
Photocatalytic Properties ◽  
Thermodynamic Approach ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Stability Phase Diagram ◽  
The Stability

The ZnWO4 (010) surface termination stability is studied using a density functional theory-based thermodynamic approach. The stability phase diagram shows that O-Zn, DL-W, and DL-Zn terminations of ZnWO4 (010) can be stabilized.

STRUCTURES, ELECTRONIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF C20 FULLERENES DOPED TRANSITION METAL ATOMS M@C20 (M = Fe, Co, Ti, V)

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 1469-1477 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. SAMAH ◽  
B. BOUGHIDEN
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Magnetic Moment ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Magnetic Dipoles ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
Transition Metal Atoms ◽  
Semiconductor Behavior ◽  
Co Doped

Structures, binding energies, magnetic and electronic properties endohedrally doped C 20 fullerenes by metallic atoms ( Fe , Co , Ti and V ) have been obtained by pseudopotential density functional theory. All M @ C 20, except Co @ C 20, are more stable than the undoped C 20 cage. The magnetic moment values are 1 and 2μB. These values and semiconductor behavior give to these compounds interesting feature in several technological applications. Titanium doped C 20 has a same magnetic moment than the isolated Ti atom. Hybridization process in the Co doped C 20 fullerene is most strong than in other doped cages. Electrical and magnetic dipoles calculated in the iron doped C 20 are very strong compared with other clusters.

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