Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pingping Sun, Devesh R. Kripalani, Weijie Chi
Summary: This study systematically investigated the excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) effect of three 3-thiolflavone derivatives containing sulfur-hydrogen bonds. The presence of intramolecular sulfur-hydrogen bonds was confirmed through bond length analysis, interaction energy calculations, and infrared vibrational spectra. It was found that the electron-withdrawing group stabilizes the tautomer, while the electron-donating group reduces the energy barrier of the ESIPT reaction. Additionally, the substituent group determines the excited-state electronic properties of keto tautomers, with the electron-withdrawing group significantly reducing the radiation rate and the electron-donating group leading to bright emission.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Liu Gai-Mei, Ma Wei-Jia, Wang Yan, Yang Yan, Song Xin-Jian
Summary: The excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) reactions of three ortho-hydroxylated oxazolines were systematically explored using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) methods. The study found that compounds with electron-donating groups only existed in the enol form in the first excited state, and the intramolecular hydrogen bond strength was increased at this stage. Overall, the ESIPT reactions were more likely to occur in the S-1 states for all the compounds.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joanna Jankowska, Andrzej L. Sobolewski
Summary: The excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) phenomenon plays a crucial role in many photobiological and photochemical processes, with extremely fast transformation occurring at sub-100 fs timescales. Theoretical and experimental studies are essential for understanding the mechanism of ESIPT.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hem C. Joshi, Liudmil Antonov
Summary: Excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) has become an attractive research field with various aspects such as excitation wavelength dependence, anti-Kasha ESIPT, fast and slow ESIPT, reversibility and irreversibility, hydrogen bonding, and geometrical factors. Studies also involve excited-state double proton transfer (ESDPT) mechanisms including concerted and stepwise processes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Naoya Suzuki, Tomoya Kubota, Naoki Ando, Shigehiro Yamaguchi
Summary: A new design strategy for an excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) fluorophore capable of functioning in acidic media has been reported. By utilizing an intramolecular charge-transfer transition, the fluorophore undergoes proton transfer from the amine to the pyridine moiety in the excited state, resulting in significantly red-shifted emission wavelength and increased fluorescence quantum yield.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Catia I. C. Esteves, Luis F. B. Fontes, A. Filipa N. Borges, Joao Rocha, Artur M. S. Silva, Samuel Guieu
Summary: It is discovered that 2'-aminochalcones with a strong push-pull character exhibit dual emission due to the Excited State Intramolecular Proton Transfer (ESIPT) between ketoenamine and enol-imine tautomers. The strength of hydrogen bonds is correlated with the tautomerization energy gap, depending on the electron donating or electron withdrawing group on the amine.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yahui Chen, Sheng Lu, Syed Ali Abbas Abedi, Minseok Jeong, Haidong Li, Myung Hwa Kim, Sungnam Park, Xiaogang Liu, Juyoung Yoon, Xiaoqiang Chen
Summary: In this study, a family of Janus-type ESIPT chromophores with multiple hydrogen bond acceptors (HBAs) was introduced, and the selective hydrogen bond (H-bond) formation between competitive HBAs in a single molecule was investigated. The central hydroxyl group was found to preferentially form intramolecular H-bonds with imines in imine-modified 2-hydroxyphenyl benzothiazole (HBT) chromophores, while tethering the benzothiazole moiety in hydrazone-modified HBT chromophores. The imine-derived HBTs showed higher fluorescence efficiency, while hydrazone-derived HBTs exhibited reduced overlap between the absorption and fluorescence bands. Quantum chemical calculations revealed the molecular origins of the biased intramolecular H-bonds and their influence on the ESIPT process. This Janus-type ESIPT chromophore skeleton opens up new opportunities for the design of solid luminescent materials.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yahui Chen, Sheng Lu, Syed Ali Abbas Abedi, Minseok Jeong, Haidong Li, Myung Hwa Kim, Sungnam Park, Xiaogang Liu, Juyoung Yoon, Xiaoqiang Chen
Summary: In this study, a family of Janus-type ESIPT chromophores with distinctive hydrogen bond selectivity between competitive HBAs in a single molecule was introduced, providing new opportunities for the design of solid luminescent materials.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Wu, Xin Cheng, Huan Hu, Shui Hu, Zhimin Ma, Zhiyong Ma
Summary: This study investigates the impact of inter/intramolecular hydrogen bonds on polymer mechanochromism. By synthesizing PhMz-NH2-OH and PhMz=2A and connecting them with polymers, it is found that intramolecular hydrogen bonds play a crucial role in mechanochromism and the emission behavior can be controlled by external force. The study enriches the investigation of mechanochromism and extends the applications of ESIPT reactions.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Min Tao, Yang Li, Quan Huang, Hongmei Zhao, Jingbo Lan, Yan Wan, Zhuoran Kuang, Andong Xia
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility of continuously modulating ESIPT dynamics in HPO derivatives by investigating electron population variations on proton donor and acceptor. An index Δpdif was proposed to evaluate the overall promotion effect on proton transfer, showing high reliability in interpreting the ESIPT tendency. This method has great potential in ESIPT molecular design with chemical substitution of electron-donating/withdrawing moieties.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chun-Hsiang Wang, Zong-Ying Liu, Chun-Hao Huang, Chao-Tsen Chen, Fan-Yi Meng, Yu-Chan Liao, Yi-Hung Liu, Chao-Che Chang, Elise Y. Li, Pi-Tai Chou
Summary: This study presents experimental observations on the excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) reaction of the thiol proton in room-temperature solution for the first time. The results indicate that all studied thiols undergo thermally favorable ESIPT, and the diethylamino electron-donating group extends pi-electron delocalization, primarily in the pi pi* configuration of the S-1' state, exhibiting significant tautomer emission.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jie Ma, Jinlong Li, Rui Yang, Weijian Xue, Qingxia Wang, Shenmiao Li
Summary: The study revealed that N-1 to N-5 exhibit significantly red-shifted UV-vis absorption and emission properties, with N-1 demonstrating dual emission, confirming their ESIPT characteristics. All compounds generated triplet excited states, with N-3 and N-4 showing longer triplet excited state lifetimes and higher photooxidative abilities than the other compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Cheng, Huan Hu, Yu Wu, Zhimin Ma, Zhiyong Ma
Summary: We have designed a novel ESIPT mechanophore (HBIA-2OH) through a three-step synthesis. When connected to polyurethane, it exhibits unique photo-gated mechanochromism, achieved through photo-induced formation and force-induced breaking of intramolecular hydrogen bonds during excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT). As a control, HBIA@PU shows no response to photo/force. Therefore, HBIA-2OH is a rare mechanophore with photo-gated mechanochromism.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Ren, Lei Zhou, Xin Li
Summary: Novel strategies were developed to optimize the photophysical properties of organic fluorophores for imaging probes. By mimicking the excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) effect, a series of 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzothiazole (HBT) derivatives were designed by complexing the heteroatoms therein with a boron atom, resulting in significant red-shifted emission wavelengths, enhanced quantum yields, and minimal impact on molecular size. Notably, compounds 12B and 13B emitted in the near-infrared region, making them among the smallest organic structures with emission above 650 nm.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun-Jie Wu, Ming-Peng Zhuo, Runchen Lai, Sheng-Nan Zou, Chang-Cun Yan, Yi Yuan, Sheng-Yi Yang, Guo-Qing Wei, Xue-Dong Wang, Liang-Sheng Liao
Summary: The study proposed and demonstrated the cascaded occurrence of excited-state intramolecular proton transfer to construct a new energy-level system, achieving efficient population inversion for NIR single-mode lasing.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Javier Ortin-Fernandez, Naishka E. Caldero-Rodriguez, Carlos E. Crespo-Hernandez, Lara Martinez-Fernandez, Ines Corral
Summary: Scientists are investigating the survival and evolution of organic molecules under prebiotic UV fluxes to understand the formation of genetic building blocks. This study provides new insights into the photophysical properties of protonated isoguanine, a guanine isomorph, shedding light on its stability and excited state dynamics. The results show that protonated isoguanine is photostable and decays rapidly, while protonated guanine has much longer excited state lifetimes.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marti Gimferrer, Sergi Danes, Eva Vos, Cem B. Yildiz, Ines Corral, Anukul Jana, Pedro Salvador, Diego M. Andrada
Summary: In a recent article, Pan and Frenking challenged our assignment of the oxidation state of low valent group 2 compounds. In our reply, we demonstrate that our assignment of Be(+2) and Mg(+2) oxidation states in Be(cAAC(Dip))(2) and Mg(cAAC(Dip))(2) is consistent with our data and provide numerical proof to refute some of the arguments made by Pan and Frenking. We also argue that indicators based on natural orbitals for chemical valence (NOCV) are more reliable than the criterion of the lowest orbital interaction energy in the energy decomposition analysis (EDA) method.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sergio Ramirez-Barroso, Fernando Romeo-Gella, Jesus M. Fernandez-Garcia, Siyang Feng, Lara Martinez-Fernandez, David Garcia-Fresnadillo, Ines Corral, Nazario Martin, Reinhold Wannemacher
Summary: The photophysical properties of three curved nanographenes (CNG 6, 7, and 8) are investigated using time-resolved and temperature-dependent photoluminescence spectroscopy. Dual fluorescence and phosphorescence are observed in CNG 7 and 8 at low temperatures. Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) is observed in a narrow temperature range, and non-Kasha behavior is observed due to the optimization of higher-lying S-2 minimum. The presence of higher-lying dark triplet states provides mechanistic evidence for the observed TADF phenomena.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Patrick Zobel, Anna M. Wernbacher, Leticia Gonzalez
Summary: The mechanism of reverse intersystem crossing (rISC) in metal-based TADF emitters is still not clear, as the small singlet/triplet energy gaps necessary for thermal rISC in donor-acceptor systems with charge-transfer excited states have spin-orbit couplings that are too small for effective rISC. In this study, the first nonadiabatic dynamics simulation of rISC process in a carbene-copper(I)-carbazolyl TADF emitter is reported. Efficient rISC on a picosecond time scale is demonstrated, involving an intermediate higher-lying triplet state of metal-to-ligand charge transfer character ((MLCT)-M-3) that enables large spin-orbit couplings with the lowest singlet charge transfer state. The mechanism is completed in the S-1 state where the complex can return to a co-planar coordination geometry with high fluorescence efficiency.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Enrique M. Arpa, Ines Corral
Summary: Unconjugated pterins are widely present and have various enzymatic functions, potentially participating in singlet oxygen, amino acid, and nucleotide photosensitization. Under UV-A light excitation, some of these pterins degrade, leading to hydrogen peroxide production. This process, occurring in vivo, contributes to oxidative stress and melanocyte destruction in vitiligo. Our study provides mechanistic insights into the formation of transient triplet species that trigger Type I and Type II photosensitizing processes and degradation. Through calculations, we demonstrate that 6-biopterin degradation in vitiligo patients' skin produces 6-formylpterin and subsequently 6-carboxypterin. The changes in photosensitizing potential with pH are attributed to modulation of excited-state redox potentials.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Enrique M. Arpa, Ines Corral
Summary: Enrique M. Arpa from Linkoping University and Ines Corral from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid are invited for the cover of this issue. The image illustrates two examples of the relevance of pterin chemistry, wing coloration of butterflies and cytotoxic action in vitiligo. Read the full text of the article at 10.1002/chem.202300519.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
P. Fernandez-Milan, V. J. Borras, J. Gonzalez-Vazquez, F. Martin
Summary: We used the XCHEM methodology to evaluate total and partial photoionization cross sections, b asymmetry parameters, and molecular frame photoelectron angular distributions (MFPADs) of water molecule. This method considers electron correlation in the electronic continuum, which is crucial for describing Feshbach resonances and their autoionization decay. We identified a large number of Feshbach resonances, including some previously unknown ones, in the energy range of 12.2 to 18.7 eV, and provided their energy positions and widths. These resonances lead to pronounced peaks in the photoionization spectra, some of them remarkably wide (up to 0.2 eV), which should be observable in high-energy resolution experiments. We also showed that asymmetry parameters and MFPADs vary rapidly with photoelectron energy near these peaks, reflecting the interference between direct ionization and autoionization driven by electron correlation, similar to atoms and simpler molecules.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xueqing Wang, Lilia Kinziabulatova, Marco Bortoli, Anju Manickoth, Marisa A. Barilla, Haiyan Huang, Lluis Blancafort, Bern Kohler, Jean-Philip Lumb
Summary: Melanins are biopolymers produced from phenols and catechols that provide various functions such as photoprotection, pigmentation, and redox activity. The chemical structures of melanins remain unknown, hindering the design of synthetic materials with specific properties. However, the stabilization of indole-5,6-quinone (IQ) derivatives has allowed the exploration of eumelanin's unique electronic and optical properties, which can contribute to the development of melanin-inspired materials.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vicent J. Borras, Jesus Gonzalez-Vazquez, Luca Argenti, Fernando Martin
Summary: Temporal delays extracted from photoionization phases can be determined with attosecond resolution using interferometric methods. However, when photoionization occurs near Feshbach resonances, interference between direct ionization and autoionization poses challenges. In this study, a theoretical framework is presented to account for the electronic and nuclear motion coupling during autoionization in molecules, and it is applied to evaluate time-resolved and vibrationally resolved photoelectron spectra and photoionization phases of N2 under XUV and infrared pulses. Feshbach resonances are found to cause non-Franck-Condon vibrational progressions and photoionization phases that vary with photoelectron energy irrespective of the vibrational state of the remaining molecular cation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
David Hernandez-Castillo, Roland E. P. Nau, Marie-Ann Schmid, Stefanie Tschierlei, Sven Rau, Leticia Gonzalez
Summary: Understanding the factors that determine the luminescence lifetime of transition metal compounds is crucial for applications in photocatalysis and photodynamic therapy. This study challenges the commonly accepted idea that emission lifetimes can be controlled by optimizing the energy barrier or gap between different excited states. Instead, an extended kinetic model that considers all the pathways related to multiple isomers is found to accurately predict temperature-dependent emission lifetimes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Arturo Oro, Fernando Romeo-Gella, Josefina Perles, Jesus M. Fernandez-Garcia, Ines Corral, Nazario Martin
Summary: The bottom-up synthesis of 3D tetrahedraphene, a molecular nanographene, is reported. The molecule exhibits a highly symmetric arrangement and shows aggregation induced fluorescence change in solution and precipitated solid.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Julia Arnanz, Fernando Romeo-Gella, Juan J. Nogueira, Ines Corral
Summary: The design of novel chromophores with specific photophysical traits is crucial for the development of new dyes and optical devices. Azobenzene derivatives, as the main industrial dyes, are widely used in the design of general-purpose photoactivated switches. In this study, we investigated the optical and photoisomerization properties of two push-push azo derivatives from a theoretical perspective, providing insights for formulating dyes with specific photophysical properties. Both derivatives showed fast photoactivated isomerization with downhill excited-state potential energy surfaces. The trans and cis forms exhibited nearly complementary absorption spectra, offering discriminatory color and differential excitation possibilities.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Gilbert Grell, Zhaoheng Guo, Taran Driver, Piero Decleva, Etienne Plesiat, Antonio Picon, Jesus Gonzalez-Vazquez, Peter Walter, Jonathan P. Marangos, James P. Cryan, Agostino Marinelli, Alicia Palacios, Fernando Martin
Summary: X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs) can provide tunable intense sub-fs pulses in the soft x-ray regime, allowing for time-resolved investigations of attosecond charge migration in molecules. The shot-to-shot variation of XFEL pulses may degrade the observable features, but our calculations show that this variation is negligible compared to the natural damping of the initial molecular geometry. This result provides confidence in the use of XFEL sub-fs pulses for measuring charge migration and other ultrafast charge dynamics.
PHYSICAL REVIEW RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Novitasari Sinambela, Richard Jacobi, David Hernandez-Castillo, Elisabeth Hofmeister, Nina Hagmeyer, Benjamin Dietzek-Ivansic, Leticia Gonzalez, Andrea Pannwitz
Summary: We have developed a method for enabling photochemical reactions in water using biomimetic, water-soluble liposomes and a specially functionalized perylene diimide chromophore. Our findings provide design principles for the functionalization of lipid bilayer membranes, which will be important for the molecular engineering of artificial cellular organelles and nano-reactors based on biomimetic vesicles and membranes. The results show that the reaction rate in the DOPG-membrane is slower compared to the acetonitrile-water reaction conditions.
MOLECULAR SYSTEMS DESIGN & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Eleanor K. Ashworth, Min-Hsien Kao, Cate S. Anstoeter, Gerard Riesco-Llach, Lluis Blancafort, Kyril M. Solntsev, Stephen R. Meech, Jan R. R. Verlet, James N. Bull
Summary: This study investigates the photophysical properties of three alkylated derivatives of the chromophore in GFP, using time-resolved photoelectron imaging in the gas phase and femtosecond fluorescence upconversion in water. The results show that the alkylated positions and conformations have an impact on the excited state lifetimes in the gas phase, while the solvent affects the lifetimes in water and ethanol.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sergey Yu. Ketkov, Sheng-Yuan Tzeng, Elena A. Rychagova, Anton N. Lukoyanov, Wen-Bih Tzeng
Summary: Metallocenes, including methylcobaltocene, play important roles in various fields of chemistry. The ionization energy and vibrational structure of (Cp ')(Cp)Co can be influenced by introducing methyl substituents. The mass-analyzed threshold ionization spectrum and DFT calculations provide accurate information about the properties and transformations of (Cp ')(Cp)Co.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qifeng Mu, Jian Hu
Summary: Polymer mechanochemistry has experienced a renaissance due to the rapid development of mechanophores and principles governing mechanochemical transduction or material strengthening. It has not only provided fundamental guidelines for converting mechanical energy into chemical output, but also found applications in engineering and smart devices.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Da Hye Yang, Francesco Ricci, Fredrik L. Nordstrom, Na Li
Summary: Through systematic evaluation of the oiling-out behavior of procaine, we identified both stable and metastable liquid-liquid phase separation, and established phase diagrams to assist in rational selection of crystallization strategies.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vikki Anand Varma, Simmie Jaglan, Mohd Yasir Khan, Sujin B. Babu
Summary: Designing engineering structures like nanocages, shells, and containers through self-assembly of colloids is a challenging problem. This work proposes a simple model for the subunit, which leads to the formation of monodispersed spherical cages or containers. The model with only one control parameter can be used to design cages with the desired radius.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hainan Jiang, Yaolong He, Xiaolin Li, Zhiyao Jin, Huijie Yu, Dawei Li
Summary: The cycling lifespan and coulombic efficiency of lithium-ion batteries are crucial for high C-rate applications. The Li-ion concentration plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical integrity and structural stability of electrodes. This study focuses on graphite as the working electrode and establishes an experimental system to investigate the mechanical properties of composite graphite electrode at different C-rates. Considering the effect of Li-ion concentration in stress analysis is found to be significant.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiye Wang, Yunchuan Li, Mingjun Sun
Summary: This study investigates the influence of intramolecular pi-pi interactions on the electronic transport capabilities of molecules. By designing and analyzing three pi-conjugated molecules, the researchers observe that different pi-conjugated structures have varying effects on electron transport. The findings provide a theoretical foundation for designing single-molecule electronic devices with multiple electron channels based on intramolecular pi-pi interactions.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuandong Xu, Haoyang Feng, Chaoyang Dong, Yuqing Yang, Meng Zhou, Yajun Wei, Hui Guo, Yaqing Wei, Jishan Su, Yingying Ben, Xia Zhang
Summary: Hollow MoS2 cubes and spheres were successfully synthesized using a one-step hydrothermal method with the hard template method. The hollow MoS2 cubes exhibited higher specific capacitance and energy density compared to the hollow MoS2 spheres. The symmetrical supercapacitors assembled with these hollow structures showed good performance and high capacity retention after multiple cycles. These findings suggest that controlling the pore structure and surface characteristics of MoS2 is crucial for enhancing its electrochemical properties.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ainhoa Oliden-Sanchez, Rebeca Sola-Llano, Joaquin Perez-Pariente, Luis Gomez-Hortiguela, Virginia Martinez-Martinez
Summary: The combination of photoactive molecules and inorganic structures is important for the development of advanced materials in optics. In this study, bulky dyes were successfully encapsulated in a zeolitic framework, resulting in emission throughout the visible spectrum.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miaomiao Zhang, Cunyuan Pei, Qiqi Xiang, Lintao Liu, Zhongxu Dai, Huijuan Ma, Shibing Ni
Summary: The design of a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) plays a crucial role in improving the electrochemical performance of anode materials. In this study, lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate (LiDFOB) is used as an electrolyte additive to form a protective SEI film on Li3VO4 (LVO) anodes. The addition of LiDFOB results in a dense, uniform, stable, and LiF-richer SEI, which enhances the Li-ion storage kinetics. The generated SEI also prevents further decomposition of the electrolyte and maintains the morphology of LVO anodes during charge/discharge processes. This work demonstrates the effectiveness of LiDFOB as a multi-functional additive for LiPF6 electrolytes and provides insights into SEI construction for high-performance LVO anodes.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
B. V. Andryushechkin, T. V. Pavlova, V. M. Shevlyuga
Summary: The atomic structure of the Ag(111)-p(4 x 4)-O phase was reexamined and two phases with the same periodicity were discovered. It was demonstrated that the accepted Ag6 model is incompatible with high-resolution oxygen-sensitive STM images.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. L. Romo-Avila, D. Marquez-Ruiz, R. A. Guirado-Lopez
Summary: In this study, we used density functional theory (DFT) calculations to investigate the interaction between model graphene oxide (GO) nanostructures and chlorine monoxide ClO. We aimed to understand the role of this highly oxidizing species in breaking C-C bonds and forming significant holes on GO sheets. Our results showed that C-C bonds in a single graphene oxide sheet can be broken through a simple mechanism involving the dissociation of two chemically attached ClO molecules. The formation of carbonyl groups and holes on the GO surface was also observed. This study provides important insights into the degradation of carbon nanotubes and the stability of GO during the myeloperoxidase (MPO) catalytic cycle.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alberto Garcia-Fernandez, Birgit Kammlander, Stefania Riva, Hakan Rensmo, Ute B. Cappel
Summary: In this study, the X-ray stability of five different lead halide perovskite compositions (MAPbI3, MAPbCl3, MAPbBr3, FAPbBr3, CsPbBr3) was investigated using photoelectron spectroscopy. Different degradation mechanisms and resistance to X-ray were observed depending on the crystal composition. Overall, perovskite compositions based on the MA+ cation were found to be less stable than those based on FA+ or Cs+. Metallic lead formation was most easily observed in the chloride perovskite, followed by bromide, and very little in MAPbI3. Multiple degradation processes were identified for the bromide compositions, including ion migration, formation of volatile and solid products, as well as metallic lead. CsBr was formed as a solid degradation product on the surface of CsPbBr3.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Timofei Rostilov, Vadim Ziborov, Alexander Dolgoborodov, Mikhail Kuskov
Summary: The shock-loading behavior of nanomaterials is investigated in this study. It is found that shock compaction waves exhibit a distinct two-step structure, with the formation of faster precursor waves that travel ahead of the main compaction waves. The complexity of the shock Hugoniot curve of the tested nanomaterial is described, and the effect of initial porosity on the compressed states is demonstrated.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sergey S. Nikitin, Alexander D. Koryakov, Elizaveta A. Antipinskaya, Alexey A. Markov, Mikhail V. Patrakeev
Summary: The stability of La1/3Sr2/3Fe1-xMnxO3-delta, a perovskite-type oxide, under reducing conditions is dependent on the manganese content. Increasing the manganese content leads to a decrease in stability. The behavior of iron and manganese in the oxide shows distinct differences, which can be attributed to the difference in the enthalpy of oxidation reactions. Additionally, the change in the La/Sr ratio affects the concentration of iron and manganese ions.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mosayeb Naseri, Shirin Amirian, Mehrdad Faraji, Mohammad Abdur Rashid, Maicon Pierre Lourenco, Venkataraman Thangadurai, D. R. Salahub
Summary: Inspired by the successful transfer of freestanding ultrathin films of SrTiO3 and BiFeO3, this study assessed the structural stability and investigated the electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of a group of two-dimensional perovskite-type materials called perovskenes. The findings revealed that these materials are wide bandgap semiconductors with potential application in UV shielding. Moreover, they exhibit better electrical and thermal conductivity at high temperatures, enabling efficient power generation in thermoelectric devices.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)