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Chemistry, Physical
B. P. Prajwal, James M. Blackwell, Patrick Theofanis, Fernando A. Escobedo
Summary: This work introduces a computational framework to study the molecular inhomogeneities in chemically amplified photoresists. Molecular dynamics simulations were used to investigate the effect of ionic and steric interactions on the dispersibility of photoacid generators (PAGs) in polymer medium. The results show that the dispersibility of PAGs varies depending on their ionic nature and the polymer used.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Salhah H. Alrefaee
Summary: Through DFT computational study, it was found that imidazolium and pyridinium based ionic liquids exhibit good anticorrosive potential, with corrosion inhibition performance depending on the nature of alkyl groups and halide ions. Among the studied ionic liquids, certain compounds were found to show the best corrosion inhibition performance in both imidazolium and pyridinium based categories.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Fereshteh Norouzi, Amir Abdolmaleki
Summary: A series of pyridinium-based acidic-ionic liquids (PyAILs) were synthesized as dual-functional ILs and used as catalysts for the conversion of CO2 into carbonates. Various factors affecting the reaction were investigated, and a conceivable reaction mechanism was proposed.
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Saeed Mahdisoltani, Ramin Golestanian
Summary: This study shows that electrolytes driven by an external electric field exhibit scale invariance despite Debye screening. Long-range correlations result in a Casimir-like fluctuation-induced force between neutral boundaries that can be controlled by the electric field, behaving differently from other fluctuation-induced forces.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tian Xie, Arthur France-Lanord, Yanming Wang, Jeffrey Lopez, Michael A. Stolberg, Megan Hill, Graham Michael Leverick, Rafael Gomez-Bombarelli, Jeremiah A. Johnson, Yang Shao-Horn, Jeffrey C. Grossman
Summary: This paper presents a method to accelerate the screening of polymer electrolytes using a multi-task graph neural network. It achieves accurate predictions of multiple properties and explores a larger space while providing an open dataset.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manuel Martinez-Jimenez, Martha Serrano-Ocana, Jose Alejandre
Summary: The molecular interactions of room temperature ionic liquids were studied to develop a transferable force field for molecular simulations. The model successfully reproduced the behavior of various ions and their interactions, with parameters showing good transferability.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohsen Bakhtiarian, Mohammad Mehdi Khodaei
Summary: In this study, a pectin-supported dual acidic pyridinium ionic liquid catalyst was developed for the efficient synthesis of pyrazole derivatives. The catalyst exhibited remarkable catalytic activity and good recyclability in the multi-component reaction.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaohong Chen, Huanxuan Sun, Tianyue Zhang, Hongyue Shang, Zhaoxue Han, Yajun Li
Summary: The study investigated the effects of four water-soluble pyridinium-based ionic liquids on maize seedling growth, finding that toxicity was correlated with concentration and alkyl side chain length. Root growth was more sensitive to the ILs than stem growth, and gene expression profiles were altered particularly by longer alkyl side chains. The findings suggest IL toxicity may be linked to oxidative stress and changes in gene expression.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Yuan, Hongshuai Gao, Haiyan Jiang, Shaojuan Zeng, Tao Li, Baozeng Ren, Xiangping Zhang
Summary: A novel type of dual-functionalized pyridinium-based ionic liquids were designed and synthesized for ammonia absorption, showing high NH3 solubility and obvious chemical reaction characteristics, with reaction enthalpy as the main driving force for NH3 absorption.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ekaterina A. A. Arkhipova, Anton S. S. Ivanov, Konstantin I. I. Maslakov, Stepan Yu. M. Kupreenko, Mikhail A. Levin, Maksim V. M. Iurenkov, Konstantin A. Lyssenko, Serguei V. Savilov, Sergey M. Aldoshin
Summary: This study reports the synthesis, structure, and physicochemical properties of a novel butyl-dime thyl-(ferrocenylmethyl)ammonium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide ([BDFA][NTf2]) ionic liquid. The [BDFA][NTf2] shows high thermal stability up to 500 K, and its thermal degradation at higher temperatures is a multi-step process. The glass transition and melting temperatures of [BDFA][NTf2] are measured, and the conductivity and density of its mixtures with acetonitrile are investigated. The activation energy of ion transport and limiting conductivity increase with the [BDFA][NTf2] mole fraction.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Esraa Abdelhamid Moneer, Basant A. Bakr, Sara H. Akl, Yahya H. Shahin, Bassma H. Elwakil, Mohamed Hagar, Keshav Raj Paudel, Ateyatallah Aljuhani, Mohamed Reda Aouad, Nadjet Rezki
Summary: Focused bis-pyridinium based-ionic liquids were synthesized and characterized using NMR-spectroscopic techniques. Compound 5 exhibited higher antiparasitic activity against Toxoplasma gondii compared to other compounds, showing potential as a replacement for the known drug pyrimethamine. Histopathological study also demonstrated the effectiveness of compound 5 on various tissues with better histological features compared to pyrimethamine treated group, suggesting a promising antiparasitic profile and fewer side effects.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ivaylo Tankov, Hristo Kolev, Georgi Avdeev
Summary: This study investigates the heterogenization of Pyridinium hydrogen sulfate ionic liquid on activated carbon for the first time, exploring its catalytic activity, reusability, and reaction mechanisms. Physicochemical methods were utilized to analyze the samples, revealing mixed micro-mesoporous materials and surface interactions. The catalytic activity was found to be influenced by the surface active phase amount rather than the size of PHS particles.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
F. EL Hajjaji, R. Salim, M. Taleb, F. Benhiba, N. Rezki, Dheeraj Singh Chauhan, M. A. Quraishi
Summary: The two novel ionic liquids showed high inhibition efficiency of around 88% as inhibitors for mild steel corrosion in 1 M HCl. Their adsorption on the metal surface followed the Langmuir kinetic-thermodynamic isotherm.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isidora Cobanov, Bojan Sarac, Ziga Medos, Aleksandar Tot, Milan Vranes, Slobodan Gadzuric, Marija Bester-Rogac
Summary: This study focused on the micellization behavior of four pyridinium-based surface-active ionic liquids with small variations in cation structure. It was found that the presence of a methyl group at different positions on the pyridinium ring resulted in significant differences in water organization and hydration. While parameters like Gibbs free energy showed minor differences, the average aggregation number and degree of counterion binding varied significantly. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed the impact of methyl group positioning on water organization.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
J. J. Parajo, P. Vallet, M. J. G. Guimarey, A. Santiago, T. Teijera, A. Amigo, L. M. Varela, J. Salgado, M. Villanueva
Summary: Phase transition temperatures of three ionic liquids (ILs) with different alkyl chain length and common nitrate anion were determined in this study. The thermal stability in air and nitrogen atmosphere and the maximum operation temperatures were also investigated. Thermophysical properties such as density, viscosity, thermal conductivity, and heat capacity were determined and compared with water saturated samples. The results showed different tendencies depending on the measured properties.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Patricia Rebelo, Joao G. Pacheco, Iuliia V. Voroshylova, Andre Melo, M. Natalia D. S. Cordeiro, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Summary: In this study, an electrochemical molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) sensor for the detection of ATV in water samples was developed. Computational studies were conducted to select a suitable functional monomer and investigate the template-monomer interaction. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity, and was successfully applied in spiked water samples.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vitaly V. Chaban, Nadezhda A. Andreeva
Summary: In this study, the global- and local-minimum molecular configurations of DESO/ACN mixtures were investigated using comprehensive electronic-structure modeling. The results provide a clear understanding of the origin of miscibility between DESO and ACN, and unambiguously rationalize the previously reported experimental results.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vitaly V. Chaban, Nadezhda A. Andreeva
Summary: This study confirms and rationalizes the excellent miscibility of diethyl sulfoxide (DESO) with methanol (MeOH) by investigating their potential energy surfaces. The formation of a strong hydrogen bond between the oxygen atom of DESO and the polarized hydrogen atom of MeOH is identified, explaining the negative deviations in the DESO-MeOH mixtures and providing precise interpretation of experimental observations.
JOURNAL OF SOLUTION CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patricia Rebelo, Joao G. Pacheco, Iuliia V. Voroshylova, Isabel Seguro, Maria Natalia D. S. Cordeiro, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Summary: A novel molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was developed for selective determination of citalopram (CTL), showing excellent performance, high imprinting factor, and environmental friendliness in spiked river water samples.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vitaly V. Chaban
Summary: This study explains the synthetic achievement of the tetraethylammonium diethylsulfoxidopentachloroplatinate complex using computational methods. It shows that only up to two DESO molecules can exist in the complex and higher contents of DESO are thermodynamically unstable. The structural analysis reveals the strong cation-anion coordination and the explanation for the high melting point. These results are expected to encourage experimental efforts to explore senior sulfoxides as neutral organic ligands in d-metal complexes.
COMPUTATIONAL AND THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vitaly V. Chaban
Summary: Carbon capture and storage is a significant effort to improve the ecology by combating global warming. This study investigates the reaction paths of CO2 chemisorption by ammonium- and phosphonium-based ionic liquids containing 2-cyanopyrrolide as an anion. The results demonstrate that both the cation and anion participate in the chemisorption, and the phosphonium-based cation shows more favorable performance compared to the ammonium-based cation due to the inherent instability. The study provides a fundamental understanding of the CO2 sorption performance of these quaternary ammonium- and phosphonium-based 2-cyanopyrrolides.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amit Kumar Halder, Reza Haghbakhsh, Iuliia V. Voroshylova, Ana Rita C. Duarte, Maria Natalia D. S. Cordeiro
Summary: This study presents an evaluation of Quantitative Structure-Property Relationships (QSPR) modeling for predicting the surface tension of deep eutectic solvents (DES). The most predictive model identified provides valuable information about the structural and physicochemical features responsible for DES surface tension. The results guide future DES design and screening, and offer strategies for constructing in silico binary mixture models.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Heigo Ers, Iuliia Voroshylova, Piret Pikma, Vladislav B. Ivanistsev
Summary: This work investigates the influence of potential and temperature on the interfacial structure and properties of graphene-ionic liquid. The study reveals a novel phenomenon of ionic saturation and explores its implications using classical molecular dynamics simulations and quantum density functional theory calculations. The results highlight the role of quantum capacitance in mitigating the temperature effect and improving the agreement with experimental data. The findings have both fundamental and practical significance for electrochemical energy storage and transformation devices.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vitaly V. Chaban, Nadezhda A. Andreeva
Summary: The performance of energy storage devices depends on the quality and construction of their components. This study investigates the improvement of an electrical capacitor by using novel dielectric liquids to reinforce the conventional polymer dielectrics. Atomistically precise simulations reveal the molecular interactions between the dielectric liquids and dielectric polymers, and task-specific dielectric materials are reported. These findings contribute to the development of more productive and sustainable energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thaciana Malaspina, Iuliia V. Voroshylova, M. Natalia D. S. Cordeiro, Eudes Eterno Fileti
Summary: This study investigates the structural and spectroscopic properties of amino acid ionic liquids through ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the differences between pure and aqueous electrolytes. The findings have important implications for further advancements in the field.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vitaly V. Chaban, Nadezhda A. Andreeva, Franciele L. Bernard, Leonardo M. dos Santos, Sandra Einloft
Summary: Global warming caused by industrial emissions of greenhouse gases poses a serious threat to human existence. To mitigate irreversible climate changes, researchers are developing CO2 sorbents. Dialkyl carbonates (DACs) exhibit similar properties to CO2 and can be effective sorbents. Recent studies have shown the physical sorption capabilities of DACs for CO2, as well as their low-cost desorption process and recyclability. Furthermore, DACs with long alkyl chains have negligible volatilities and remain in a liquid state over a wide temperature range, making them potential candidates for CO2 scavengers with unique characteristics.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vitaly V. Chaban, Nadezhda A. Andreeva
Summary: In this study, a prospective CO2 sorbent based on amino-functionalized graphene was reported. The results showed that up to six amino groups can be grafted per benzene ring and chemically fix CO2. Despite the negative impact of increased functional group density on the thermodynamics of chemisorption, the high number of prospective reaction sites compensates for it. The functionalization and chemisorption also decrease the hydrophobicity of graphene derivatives.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vitaly V. Chaban, Nadezhda A. Andreeva, Iuliia V. Voroshylova
Summary: The development of carbon dioxide (CO2) scavengers is an urgent problem due to global warming. Room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) are considered as a promising starting point for synthesizing environmentally friendly and high-performance sorbents. This study investigates the thermodynamics and properties of CO2 fixation reactions in RTILs containing weakly coordinating cations and aprotic heterocyclic anions (AHA). The results provide insights into the CO2 capturing mechanism and the differences between different families of RTILs.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hossein Haghani, Marzieh Behrouz, Vitaly V. Chaban
Summary: In this study, the researchers analyzed the ion transport mechanism and ion-ion coordination of several lithium-ion battery electrolytes, and identified the best electrolyte system, which will contribute to the development of efficient energy storage devices.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)