Ab initio molecular dynamics simulation reveals the influence of entropy effect on Co@BEA zeolite-catalyzed dehydrogenation of ethane

The C–H bond activation in alkane dehydrogenation reactions is a key step in determining the reaction rate.To understand the impact of entropy,we performed ab initio static and molecular dynamics free energy simulations of ethane dehydrogenation over Co@BEA zeolite at different temperatures.AIMD simulations showed that a sharp decrease in free energy barrier as temperature increased.Our analysis of the temperature dependence of activation free energies uncovered an unusual entropic effect accompanying the reaction.The unique spatial structures around the Co active site at different temperatures influenced both the extent of charge transfer in the transition state and the arrangement of 3d orbital energy levels.We provided explanations consistent with the principles of thermodynamics and statistical physics.The insights gained at the atomic level have offered a fresh interpretation of the intricate long-range interplay between local chemical reactions and extensive chemical environments.

Gaussian和Multiwfn软件在计算制冷剂介电常数中的应用

物理化学的主要研究内容之一是化学体系的微观结构和性质。介电常数是物质的重要物理量,与物质的电子结构紧密相关。结合物理化学分析方法,利用Gaussian和Multiwfn软件对制冷剂材料的介电常数进行了探究,并与相应的实验值进行了对比分析。通过结合分子可视化和量子化学计算软件,提高了化学教学的生动性,将该研究方法用于课堂教学,激发学生的研究兴趣,有利于学生对相关知识的理解。