Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chaoke Liu, Yannan Zhou, Tengyue Li, Huayi Zhou, Mingliang Xie, Lizhi Chu, Qikun Sun, Shi-Tong Zhang, Wenjun Yang, Shanfeng Xue
Summary: Developing high-performance nondoped deep-blue luminescent materials for OLEDs is important yet challenging. In this study, two highly efficient pure-blue and deep-blue materials, PIPMePBO and PIPDMePBO, were designed and synthesized. The double-methyl-substituted PIPDMePBO showed nondoped deep-blue electroluminescence with high external quantum efficiency (8.0%) and minimal efficiency roll-off (approximately 12%).
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nandalal Mahapatra, Swaroop Chandra, Nagarajan Ramanathan, Kalyanasundaram Sundararajan
Summary: The geometric structures of nitromethane-carbonyl dimers were comprehensively investigated using formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acetone as model Lewis bases. It was found that pnicogen bonding, along with hydrogen and tetrel bonding, played a stabilizing role in these dimers. Infrared spectroscopy, ab initio, and DFT computations were used to establish the structures of the isolated dimers formed at low temperatures. Quantum Theory of Atoms In Molecules (QTAIM), Natural Bond Orbital (NBO), Electrostatic Potential (ESP) mapping, and Non-Covalent Interaction (NCI) analyses confirmed the existence of C H center dot center dot center dot O hydrogen bonding, O=N center dot center dot center dot O, O=N center dot center dot center dot p pnicogen bonding, and O=C center dot center dot center dot O tetrel bonding. The effect of methyl substitution on formaldehyde was found to significantly influence the geometries of nitromethane-acetaldehyde and nitromethane-acetone heterodimers. The impact of steric effect on pnicogen and tetrel bonding in these nitromethane-carbonyl dimer systems was explored.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andrew M. L. West, Nicholas Dominelli-Whiteley, Ivan V. V. Smolyar, Gary S. S. Nichol, Scott L. L. Cockroft
Summary: Crystallographic and computational studies suggest favourable interactions between polarizable arenes and halogen atoms. However, quantification of these interactions in solution has been hindered by the steric demands of the halogens. This study synthesized molecular balances and used H-1 NMR spectroscopy to quantify halogen-arene contacts in various solvents, revealing that the interaction trend is aligned with increasing exchange repulsion rather than dispersion.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nguyen Thi Thanh Cuc, Nguyen Truong An, Vu Thi Ngan, Asit K. Chandra, Nguyen Tien Trung
Summary: This study thoroughly investigated the geometrical structure, stability, and cooperativity of complexes between chalcogenoaldehydes and water using quantum chemical methods. The addition of H2O molecules significantly increased the stability of the complexes, while substitution with S, Se, or Te led to a sharp decrease in stability. The study also reported a considerable blue-shift of the C-sp(2)-H stretching frequency in the C-sp(2)-HMIDLINE HORIZONTAL ELLIPSISO H-bond, and observed a significant C-sp(2)-H blue shift of 109 cm(-1) for the first time.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiaqi Zhou, Xitao Yu, Sizuo Luo, Xiaorui Xue, Shaokui Jia, Xinyu Zhang, Yongtao Zhao, Xintai Hao, Lanhai He, Chuncheng Wang, Dajun Ding, Xueguang Ren
Summary: Intermolecular interactions involving aromatic rings are important in biochemistry and organic materials. However, our understanding of the structures and dynamics of aromatic clusters, especially beyond dimers, is still incomplete. In this study, we investigate the fragmentation dynamics of benzene trimers and provide detailed insights using ion momentum spectroscopy, ab-initio calculations, and laser experiments.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michele Pizzochero, Efthimios Kaxiras
Summary: The addition of hydrogen atom to zigzag graphene nanoribbons (ZGNRs) is investigated, revealing the role of pi-magnetism in governing the chemistry of ZGNRs and the influence of chemisorbed hydrogen atom on the pi-magnetism. The peculiar interplay between chemistry and magnetism is established at the zigzag edges of graphene.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mini Bharati Ahirwar, Nalini D. Gurav, Shridhar R. Gadre, Milind M. Deshmukh
Summary: This study introduces a molecular tailoring method for estimating hydrogen bond energies and extends it to evaluating the interaction energies in benzene clusters. The calculated values were found to be reliable based on comparison with actual calculated values, with only a small difference observed.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fedor Y. Naumkin
Summary: Complexes of metal atoms with organic molecules are a class of systems with numerous applications, such as in metal-organic interfaces and organometallic chemistry. This study systematically investigates complexes with second-group metals, focusing on their structure, stability, charge distribution, polarity, and IR spectra. Three groups of isomers with different stability and physisorption or chemisorption characteristics are identified. Nonadditive stabilization in ternary systems and shape alterations of the aromatic component for different isomers and system sizes are also observed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aitor Diaz-Andres, David Casanova
Summary: This study analyzes the forces involved in the formation of benzene excimer, its electron structure, and (anti)aromatic character. The research extends to excited states in molecular aggregates, including triplet excimer and benzene-tricyanobenzene exciplex. The study concludes that the benzene excimer should be characterized as antiaromatic and provides a model electronic Hamiltonian for the excimer state, serving as a building block for extrapolating electronic Hamiltonians in molecular aggregates. Benzene multimers exhibit a nonuniform (anti)aromatic character, with the center being antiaromatic and the edges behaving as aromatic. The implications of this work go beyond the excimer study, offering a general framework for calculating and characterizing excited states in aggregates.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Henri Brunner, Masahiro Ikeshita, Takashi Tsuno
Summary: The study revealed that the rotation about the C-alpha-C' bond and the pyramidalization of the sp(2)-hybridized carbon atom are part of a common molecular motion, extending the analysis to various types of compounds. Scatter plots of psi/theta for individual structures showed wavelike patterns during a 360-degree rotation of Cβ about the C-alpha-C' bond, and the pyramidalization of the sp(2)-hybridized group can disrupt the planarity of phenyl rings. Density functional theory calculations confirmed the findings from the CSD search.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Swaroop Chandra, Nandalal Mahapatra, N. Ramanathan, K. Sundararajan
Summary: Recent studies have shown that the nitrogen of nitro group is a typical pnictogen due to the presence of a pi-hole. This study focuses on the pi-hole driven pnictogen bonding of nitrobenzene (NB) heterodimers with ammonia (AM) and compares it with prototypical nitromethane (NM) homodimers. The findings reveal that the strength of the pnictogen bond is influenced by the electrostatic potential at the pi-hole.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Carlos H. Borca, Zachary L. Glick, Derek P. Metcalf, Lori A. Burns, C. David Sherrill
Summary: The use of many-body expansion (MBE) method, combining CCSD(T)/CBS for closest dimers and trimers and MP2 for more distant ones, shows promising results in efficiently calculating lattice energies in organic crystals. The effectiveness of MP2(+ATM) as a replacement for CCSD(T)/CBS is demonstrated. The CCSD(T)/CBS best estimate of the lattice energy at 0 K is -54.01 kJ mol(-1).
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Quoc Duy Ho, Eva Rauls
Summary: In this study, the adsorption behaviors of NO, NH3, CO, and NO2 on Pillar[5]arenes (P[5]A) were investigated using DFTB and DFT calculations. The results showed that P[5]A structures can adsorb these gases at both the cavity site and OH group, facilitated by it-it interactions and hydrogen bonding. The findings provide valuable insights for the targeted design and optimization of P[5]A for effectively capturing toxic gases.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuming Wu, Lei Hu, Dandan Gu, Guoying Gao
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Mn-doped monolayer blue phosphorene in spintronic and spin caloritronic applications using computational methods. The results showed excellent spin filtering effect, complete spin polarization, structural and thermal stability, as well as high magnetoresistance ratio. Adjusting chemical potential and temperature can lead to a high spin thermoelectric figure of merit.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tom Westerhout, Mikhail Katsnelson, Malte Rosner
Summary: In this study, a material-realistic real-space many-body Hamiltonian for twisted bilayer graphene is derived from first principles. Plasmonic quantum dots with tunability are found in electron-doped twisted bilayer graphene supercells, and their similarity to electronic quantum dots is emphasized. The plasmonic quantum dot states are controlled by the system size, doping level, and twisting angle, and they form a versatile platform for tailored light-matter interactions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jyotirmoy Ghosh, Rabin Rajan J. Methikkalam, Radha Gobinda Bhuin, Gopi Ragupathy, Nilesh Choudhary, Rajnish Kumar, Thalappil Pradeep
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jyotirmoy Ghosh, Radha Gobinda Bhuin, Gopi Ragupathy, Thalappil Pradeep
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2019)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jyotirmoy Ghosh, Rabin Rajan J. Methikkalam, Radha Gobinda Bhuin, Gopi Ragupathy, Nilesh Choudhary, Rajnish Kumar, Thalappil Pradeep
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tripti Ahuja, Kamalesh Chaudhari, Ganesan Paramasivam, Gopi Ragupathy, Jyoti Sarita Mohanty, Thalappil Pradeep
Summary: This study investigated changes in binding modes of citrate on silver nanoparticles using SP-SERS, revealing distinct spectra and groups labeled favorable (F) and probable (P). The research combined experimental analysis and DFT simulations to understand the structures and vibrational features, offering a method for ligand reconstruction and vibrational tomography at the single-particle level.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Jiao He, Sandor Gobi, Gopi Ragupathy, Gyorgy Tarczay, Thomas Henning
Summary: Complex organic molecules (COMs) can be efficiently produced in ice mixtures that simulate the ice mantle on cosmic dust grains. The mechanism that brings the reactive species together in the ice has been debated, but recent experimental findings suggest that the separation of minor species during phase transition could be an important mechanism for COM formation. Laboratory experiments have provided evidence supporting this new mechanism by observing the recombination of radicals during the CO phase transition.
ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anita Schneiker, Gopi Ragupathy, Gabor Bazso, Gyorgy Tarczay
Summary: It is well-accepted that the formation of interstellar H-2 is catalyzed by small heterocycles on the surface of interstellar grains. This study investigated the reaction of H atoms with different heterocycles in solid para-H-2. The results revealed the formation of various radicals and suggested the important role of small heterocycles in interstellar H-2 formation. Additionally, it was found that the ratios of different c-C4HxO (x = 4-8) species in an astrophysical object are determined by the rate of H atom addition and abstraction reactions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gopi Ragupathy, Julian Riess, Bat -El Cohen, Lioz Etgar, Roey Sagi, Kumar P. Deepak, Reinhard Schomacker, Micha Asscher
Summary: The photochemical and photocatalytic activity of adsorbates on surfaces is influenced by the nature of the substrate and its resonant absorption of visible light. This study investigates the visible light photochemical response of formamidinium lead bromide (FAPbBr(3)) halide perovskite and carbon nitride (CN) thin-film materials on a SiO2/Si(100) substrate. The results show that the FAPbBr(3) material has a faster photoproduct formation compared to the CN substrate.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Gopi, N. Ramanathan, K. Sundararajan
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rabin Rajan J. Methikkalam, Jyotirmoy Ghosh, Radha Gobinda Bhuin, Soumabha Bag, Gopi Ragupathy, Thalappil Pradeep
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Spectroscopy
Zh. E. Ozbekova, A. A. Abdyldaev, A. A. Kulmyrzaev
Summary: This study compared two drying methods for cow and yak muscles, finding that freeze drying caused less discoloration. Additionally, analysis of fluorescence spectra allowed for accurate prediction of chemical composition and color characteristics of the muscles.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Leo Mandic, Ivan Ljubic, Iva Dzeba
Summary: In this study, a combined experimental and computational approach was used to investigate the photoexcitation and photodegradation mechanisms of Doxazosin (DOX). The results provide valuable insights into the primary events following the photoexcitation of DOX and its potential applications.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Xiufeng Wang, Yao Jin, Wenhui Ai, Siqi Wang, Zhiqing Zhang, Ting Zhou, Fang Wang, Guodong Zhang
Summary: This study successfully synthesized near infrared fluorescence Ag2S quantum dots (QDs) and developed a dual-mode sensor for sulfide anion using the excellent oxidase-like characteristics of manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanosheets. The sensor showed a wider detection range, higher sensitivity, and shorter reaction time, making it suitable for highly selective detection of sulfide in different concentration ranges.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yafei Li, Yanming Ma, Chuantao Zheng, Di Yu, Lien Hu, Shuo Yang, Fang Song, Yadan Li, Shuanghai Liu, Zhanrui Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yiding Wang, Frank K. Tittel
Summary: To effectively monitor gas explosion and coal spontaneous combustion in coal mine, an intrinsically safe and explosion-proof dual-gas sensor system was developed for methane (CH4) and carbon monoxide (CO) measurement. The system achieved different measurement ranges using laser scanning and gas cells, and improved stability and accuracy through gas pre-treatment and temperature compensation algorithm.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Pei-Rong Chen, Li-Kang Chu
Summary: In this study, the hydrates of glyoxal were investigated using infrared absorption spectrometry. The results showed that at low concentrations, glyoxal mainly exists as monomeric dihydrate. These findings provide suitable detection windows for further research on the roles of glyoxal and its hydrates in atmospheric and aerosol chemistry, as well as the relevant reaction kinetics.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Nichole O'Neill, Thamires A. Lima, Fabio Furlan Ferreira, Nicolas J. Alvarez, Reinhard Schweitzer-Stenner
Summary: This study determines the main fibril axis of GHG gel-forming fibrils using various techniques and compares the results with simulated data. The analysis suggests that the hydrophobic xz-surfaces of GHG fibrils could be a good target for the adsorption of hydrophobic drugs.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Mengyuan Liu, Hanchuang Zhu, Yikun Fang, Caiyun Liu, Xinke Li, Xiaohui Zhang, Lixue Ma, Kun Wang, Miaohui Yu, Wenlong Sheng, Baocun Zhu
Summary: ABHS is an efficient fluorescent probe that can accurately and sensitively detect Al3+ with strong resistance to interference. It also demonstrates excellent detection and imaging capabilities in complex real samples.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Ahmed S. El-Shafie, Evana Rahman, Yasser Gadelhak, Rehab Mahmoud, Marwa El-Azary
Summary: The recycling of waste mandarin peels into biochar (MRBC) has been used as a high performance and cost-effective adsorbent for treating polluted wastewater effluents. Batch adsorption studies were conducted to analyze the adsorption competency of MRBC on two dyes, methylene blue (MB) and basic fuchsin (BF), either in individual solutions or binary combinations. The results showed that MRBC was capable of effectively removing a high percentage of both dyes. However, the adsorption capacity decreased when the dyes were combined. The cost estimation of MRBC production and wastewater treatment indicated that both were relatively low.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Anindita Bhatta, Jahnabi Upadhyaya, Dipak Chamlagai, Lincoln Dkhar, Pynskhemborlang T. Phanrang, Mohan Rao Kollipara, Sivaprasad Mitra
Summary: Derivatives of thiazole-pyrazole fused benzo-coumarin compounds were synthesized and their photophysical properties were investigated. The synthesized coumarin compounds showed potential as therapeutic agents for Alzheimer's disease, inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity. The presence of human serum albumin was found to affect the inhibition activity.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yongwei Duan, Quancheng Liu, Yiju Zhu, Qi Zhang, Xiaohui Duan, Hu Deng, Liping Shang
Summary: In this study, the phase transition of CL-20 was observed using terahertz spectroscopy, and quantum chemical calculations were employed to analyze the vibrations. The results indicated changes in the vibrations of CL-20 before and after phase transition.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yuefeng Gao, Sai Xu, Baojiu Chen
Summary: This study synthesized Cs2NaInCl6 nanocrystals co-doped with Sb3+ and Tb3+ ions as probes for copper ions detection in lubricating oil. The introduction of Sb3+ effectively reduced the band gap of the host material and enabled energy transfer pathway for Tb3+ emission. The doped Tb3+ ions resulted in the suppression of emission due to electron transfer. The Cs2NaInCl6: 2.5 %Sb3+, 40 %Tb3+ NCs exhibited superior sensitivity and selectivity for copper ions detection.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yu Liu, Yue Zhang, Changyao Liu, Ce Wang, Baocai Xu, Li Zhao
Summary: A highly sensitive detection platform for heparin was developed using a cationic fluorescent dye (cresyl violet acetate) as a fluorescence probe. The platform demonstrated high selectivity towards heparin and achieved detection in both HEPES solution and serum.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Lopamudra Roy, Nivedita Pan, Susmita Mondal, Ria Ghosh, Md. Nur Hasan, Neha Bhattacharyya, Soumendra Singh, Kallol Bhattacharyya, Arpita Chattopadhyay, Samir Kumar Pal
Summary: The study focuses on the interaction between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a spectroscopic probe called Rose Bengal (RB), encapsulated in nanoscopic sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) micelles and entrapped in microscopic nylon 66 solid matrix. The research demonstrates efficient interaction between ROS and RB-SDS, and investigates the mechanism of hydroxyl radicals generation. Based on these findings, a prototype device utilizing RB embedded in a nylon thin film for quantification of ROS in extracellular fluids and food materials was developed.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Xiaosong Sun, Qihao Cui, Wenyue Dong, Qian Duan, Teng Fei
Summary: Conjugated porous polymers (CPPs) are promising sensing materials and their application in aqueous media is limited. In this study, we synthesized CPPs with porous structure and prepared nanoparticles, enabling efficient photoluminescence sensing of nitroaromatic explosives in aqueous phase.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Maria Cristina Caggiani, Germana Barone, Paolo Mazzoleni
Summary: Raman spectroscopy is commonly used for studying glassy materials in cultural heritage, but it is more difficult to interpret the spectra and apply the technique with portable instruments. In contrast, diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) can be used in archaeometric investigations as it is portable and non-invasive. However, there is limited application of this technique to historical glasses. This exploratory work demonstrates the potential of DRIFTS, in combination with portable X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF) and EDS microanalyses, for studying the composition and alteration of glass samples in cultural heritage.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)