scholarly journals Asymmetric Solvation of the Zinc Dimer Cation Revealed by Infrared Multiple Photon Dissociation Spectroscopy of Zn2+(H2O)n (n = 1–20)

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 6026
Author(s):  
Ethan M. Cunningham ◽  
Thomas Taxer ◽  
Jakob Heller ◽  
Milan Ončák ◽  
Christian van der Linde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Corrosion ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Irmpd Spectroscopy ◽  
Water Binding ◽  
Binding Motifs ◽  
Metal Centers ◽  
Infrared Multiple Photon Dissociation

Investigating metal-ion solvation—in particular, the fundamental binding interactions—enhances the understanding of many processes, including hydrogen production via catalysis at metal centers and metal corrosion. Infrared spectra of the hydrated zinc dimer (Zn2+(H2O)n; n = 1–20) were measured in the O–H stretching region, using infrared multiple photon dissociation (IRMPD) spectroscopy. These spectra were then compared with those calculated by using density functional theory. For all cluster sizes, calculated structures adopting asymmetric solvation to one Zn atom in the dimer were found to lie lower in energy than structures adopting symmetric solvation to both Zn atoms. Combining experiment and theory, the spectra show that water molecules preferentially bind to one Zn atom, adopting water binding motifs similar to the Zn+(H2O)n complexes studied previously. A lower coordination number of 2 was observed for Zn2+(H2O)3, evident from the highly red-shifted band in the hydrogen bonding region. Photodissociation leading to loss of a neutral Zn atom was observed only for n = 3, attributed to a particularly low calculated Zn binding energy for this cluster size.

scholarly journals Microsolvation of Zn cations: infrared multiple photon dissociation spectroscopy of Zn+(H2O)n (n = 2–35)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 3627-3636
Author(s):  
Ethan M. Cunningham ◽  
Thomas Taxer ◽  
Jakob Heller ◽  
Milan Ončák ◽  
Christian van der Linde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Irmpd Spectroscopy ◽  
Infrared Multiple Photon Dissociation

The structures, along with solvation evolution, of size-selected Zn+(H2O)n (n = 2–35) complexes have been determined by combining infrared multiple photon photodissociation (IRMPD) spectroscopy and density functional theory.

scholarly journals Aqueous Micro-hydration of Na+(H2O)n=1-7 Clusters: DFT Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 260-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahoon M.A. ◽  
Gomaa E.A. ◽  
Suleiman M.H.A.
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Hydration Number ◽  
Sodium Ion ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Water Binding ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Scattering Study

AbstractSodium ion micro-solvated clusters, [Na(H2O) n]+, n = 1–7, were completed by (DFT) density functional theory at B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) level in the gaseous phase. At the ambient situation, the four, five and six micro-solvated configurations can convert from each other. The investigation of the sequential water binding energy on Na+ obviously indicates that the influence of Na+ on the neighboring water molecules goes beyond the first solvation layer with the hydration number of 5. The hydration number of Na+ is 5 and the hydration space (rNa-O) is 2.43 Å. The current study displays that all our simulations have an brilliant harmony with the diffraction result from X-ray scattering study. The vibration frequency of H2O solvent was also determined. This work is important for additional identification of the Na+(H2O)n clusters in aqueous medium.

A First-Principles Computational Comparison of the Aqueous Anatase TiO2 (001) Interface and the Disordered, Fluorinated TiO2 Interface

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Reeves ◽  
Damien Dambournet ◽  
Christel Laberty-Robert ◽  
Rodolphe Vuilleumier ◽  
Mathieu Salanne
Keyword(s):  
Density Of States ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Water Dissociation ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Chemical Doping ◽  
Charge Balance ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Adsorption Of Water ◽  
Properties Of Materials ◽  
Computational Comparison

Chemical doping and other surface modifications have been used to engineer the bulk properties of materials, but their influence on the surface structure and consequently the surface chemistry are often unknown. Previous work has been successful in fluorinating anatase TiO<sub>2</sub> with charge balance achieved via the introduction of Ti vacancies rather than the reduction of Ti. Our work here investigates the interface between this fluorinated titanate with cationic vacancies and a<br>monolayer of water via density functional theory based molecular dynamics. We compute the projected density of states for only those atoms at the interface and for those states that fall within 1eV of the Fermi energy for various steps throughout the simulation, and we determine that the<br>variation in this representation of the density of states serves as a reasonable tool to anticipate where surfaces are most likely to be reactive. In particular, we conclude that water dissociation at the surface is the main mechanism that influences the anatase (001) surface whereas the change in<br>the density of states at the surface of the fluorinated structure is influenced primarily through the adsorption of water molecules at the surface.

A First-Principles Computational Comparison of the Aqueous Anatase TiO2 (001) Interface and the Disordered, Fluorinated TiO2 Interface

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Reeves ◽  
Damien Dambournet ◽  
Christel Laberty-Robert ◽  
Rodolphe Vuilleumier ◽  
Mathieu Salanne
Keyword(s):  
Density Of States ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Water Dissociation ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Chemical Doping ◽  
Charge Balance ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Adsorption Of Water ◽  
Properties Of Materials ◽  
Computational Comparison

Chemical doping and other surface modifications have been used to engineer the bulk properties of materials, but their influence on the surface structure and consequently the surface chemistry are often unknown. Previous work has been successful in fluorinating anatase TiO<sub>2</sub> with charge balance achieved via the introduction of Ti vacancies rather than the reduction of Ti. Our work here investigates the interface between this fluorinated titanate with cationic vacancies and a<br>monolayer of water via density functional theory based molecular dynamics. We compute the projected density of states for only those atoms at the interface and for those states that fall within 1eV of the Fermi energy for various steps throughout the simulation, and we determine that the<br>variation in this representation of the density of states serves as a reasonable tool to anticipate where surfaces are most likely to be reactive. In particular, we conclude that water dissociation at the surface is the main mechanism that influences the anatase (001) surface whereas the change in<br>the density of states at the surface of the fluorinated structure is influenced primarily through the adsorption of water molecules at the surface.

scholarly journals H2O coordination in macropa complexes of f elements (Ac, La, Lu): feasibility of the 11th coordination site

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Attila Kovács ◽  
Zoltán Varga
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Coordination Site ◽  
Additional Ligand ◽  
Ligand Coordination ◽  
Bonding Properties

AbstractThe feasibility of an additional ligand coordination at the 11th coordination site of actinium, lanthanum, and lutetium ions in 10-fold coordinated macropa complexes has been studied by means of density functional theory calculations. The study covered the two main macropa conformers, Δ(δλδ)(δλδ) and Δ(λδλ)(λδλ), favoured by larger (Ac3+, La3+) and smaller (Lu3+) ions, respectively. At the molecular level, the coordination of H2O is the most favourable to the largest Ac3+ while only slightly less to La3+. Protonation of the picoline arms enhances the coordination by shifting the metal ion closer to the open site of the ligand. The choice of macropa conformer has only a slight influence on the strength and bonding properties of the H2O coordination. Aqueous solution environment decreases considerably the energy gain of H2O coordination at the 11th coordination site.

scholarly journals Iron(II) complexes of dimethyltriazacyclophane

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (12) ◽  
pp. 1641-1649
Author(s):  
Wei-Tsung Lee ◽  
Matthias Zeller ◽  
David Upp ◽  
Yuliya Politanska ◽  
Doug Steinman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Dft Calculations ◽  
Density Functional Calculations ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Coordination Mode ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Centers ◽  
Bonding Interaction

Treatment of the ortho-triazacyclophane 1,4-dimethyltribenzo[b,e,h][1,4,7]triazacyclonona-2,5,8-triene [(C6H5)3(NH)(NCH3)2, L1] with Fe[N(SiMe3)2]2 yields the dimeric iron(II) complex bis(μ-1,4-dimethyltribenzo[b,e,h][1,4,7]triazacyclonona-2,5,8-trien-7-ido)bis[(μ-1,4-dimethyltribenzo[b,e,h][1,4,7]triazacyclonona-2,5,8-trien-7-ido)iron(II)], [Fe(C20H18N3)4] or Fe2(L1)4 (9). Dissolution of 9 in tetrahydrofuran (THF) results in solvation by two THF ligands and the formation of a simpler monoiron complex, namely bis(μ-1,4-dimethyltribenzo[b,e,h][1,4,7]triazacyclonona-2,5,8-trien-7-ido-κN 7)bis(tetrahydrofuran-κO)iron(II), [Fe(C20H18N3)2(C4H8O)2] or (L1)2Fe(THF)2 (10). The reaction is reversible and 10 reverts in vacuo to diiron complex 9. In the structures of both 9 and 10, the monoanionic triazacyclophane ligand L1− is observed in only the less-symmetric saddle conformation. No bowl-shaped crown conformers are observed in the solid state, thus preventing chelating κ3-coordination to the metal as had been proposed earlier based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Instead, the L1− ligands are bound in either a η2-chelating fashion through the amide and one amine donor (for one of the four ligands of 9), or solely through their amide N atoms in an even simpler monodentate η1-coordination mode. Density functional calculations on dimer 9 revealed nearly full cationic charges on each Fe atom and no bonding interaction between the two metal centers, consistent with the relatively long Fe...Fe distance of 2.912 (1) Å observed in the solid state.

scholarly journals Zn Doping Induced Band Gap Widening of Ag2O Nanoparticles

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arup Kumar De ◽  
Sourav Majumdar ◽  
Shaili Pal ◽  
Sunil Kumar ◽  
Indrajit Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Mole Percent ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Ion Density ◽  
Calculated Density ◽  
Zn Doping ◽  
Narrow Bandgap ◽  
Ag2o Nanoparticles

<p></p><p>Semiconductor bandgap widening is a little investigated phenomenon in photocatalysis literature. The present investigation attempts the widening of the narrow bandgap of Ag<sub>2</sub>O to make it a semiconductor with more attractive properties. The synthesis of Zn doped Ag<sub>2</sub>O nanostructures followed a typical hydrothermal synthesis procedure. An increase in the lattice parameters of Ag<sub>2</sub>O with doping indicated the occupation of an interstitial position by the dopant metal ion. Density functional theory calculations also demonstrated the expansion of the Ag<sub>2</sub>O crystal lattice with the dopant at an interstitial location. The bandgap of the Ag<sub>2</sub>O increased to 1.65 eV for 5-mole percent doping. The DFT calculated density of states (DOS) plots also exhibit an increase in the bandgap of Ag<sub>2</sub>O after Zn doping. These doped Ag<sub>2</sub>O nanoparticles were useful in photocatalysis of methyl orange degradation under visible light irradiation.</p><p></p>

scholarly journals Hydration Dependent Band Gap Tunability of Self-Assembled Phenylalanine-Tryptophan Nanotubes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Souza ◽  
Antonio Chaves Neto ◽  
Francisco Sousa ◽  
Rodrigo Amorim ◽  
Alexandre Reily Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Building Block ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Tight Binding ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Confined Water ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Tight Binding Method

In this work, we investigate the effects of building block separation of Phenylalanine-Tryptophan nanotube induced by the confined water molecules on the electronic properties using density-functional theory based tight-binding method. <div><br></div>

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