As a powerful and sensitive tool for the characterization of zeolite building units,UV Raman spectroscopy has been used to monitor interzeolite transformation from FAU to CHA and MFI zeolites.The results show that the...As a powerful and sensitive tool for the characterization of zeolite building units,UV Raman spectroscopy has been used to monitor interzeolite transformation from FAU to CHA and MFI zeolites.The results show that the behavior of double 6-membered rings(D6Rs)in the FAU zeolite framework plays an important role during the formation of the target product in the interzeolite transformation.For the transformation of FAU to CHA,because both zeolites contain the same D6R units,direct transformation occurs,in which the D6Rs were largely unchanged.In contrast,for the transformation of FAU to MFI,the D6Rs can be divided into two single 6-membered rings(S6Rs),which further assembled into the MFI structure.In this crystallization,5-membered rings(5Rs)are only observed in the MFI framework formation,suggesting that the basic building units in the transformation of FAU to MFI are S6Rs rather than 5Rs.These insights will be helpful for further understanding of the interzeolite transformation.展开更多
The simple homodinuclear M-M single bonds for group II and XII elements are difficult to obtain as a result of the fulfilled s2electronic configurations,consequently,a dicationic prototype is often utilized to design ...The simple homodinuclear M-M single bonds for group II and XII elements are difficult to obtain as a result of the fulfilled s2electronic configurations,consequently,a dicationic prototype is often utilized to design the M^+-M^+single bond.Existing studies generally use sterically bulky organic ligands L^-to synthesize the compounds in the L^--M^+-M^+-L-manner.However,here we report the design of Mg-Mg and Zn-Zn single bonds in two ligandless clusters,Mg2B7-and Zn2B7-,using density functional theory methods.The global minima of both of the clusters are in the form of M2^2+(B7^3-),where the M-M single bonds are positioned above a quasi-planar hexagonal B7 moiety.Chemical bonding analyses further confirm the existence of Mg-Mg and Zn-Zn single bonds in these clusters,which are driven by the unusually stable B7^3-moiety that is bothσandπaromatic.Vertical detachment energies of Mg2B7-and Zn2B7-are calculated to be 2.79 e V and 2.94 e V,respectively,for the future comparisons with experimental data.展开更多
Carbon capture and storage technology have been rapidly developed to reduce the carbon dioxide(CO2)emission into the environment.It has been found that the amine-based organic molecules could absorb CO_(2) efficiently...Carbon capture and storage technology have been rapidly developed to reduce the carbon dioxide(CO2)emission into the environment.It has been found that the amine-based organic molecules could absorb CO_(2) efficiently and form the bicarbonate salts through hydrogen-bond(H-bond)interactions.Recently,the aqueous 1,3-diphenylguanidine(DPG)solution was developed to trap and convert CO_(2) to valuable chemicals under ambient conditions.However,how the DPG molecules interact with CO_(2) in an aqueous solution remains unclear.In this work,we perform molecular dynamics simulations to explore the atomistic details of CO_(2) in the aqueous DPG.The simulated results reveal that the protonated DPGH+and the bicarbonate anions prefer to form complexes through different H-bond patterns.These double H-bonds are quite stable in thermodynamics,as indicated from the accurate density functional theory calculations.This study is helpful to understand the catalytic mechanism of CO_(2) conversion in the aqueous DPG.展开更多
Litbium intercalated bilayer graphene has been investigated using first-principles density functional theory calculations. Re- sults show that there exist AB and AA stacking sequences for bilayer graphene in which the...Litbium intercalated bilayer graphene has been investigated using first-principles density functional theory calculations. Re- sults show that there exist AB and AA stacking sequences for bilayer graphene in which the latter is more favorable for the Li storage and the former will evolve into the latter with the intercalation of Li ions. The relationship between the interlayer dis- tance of two graphene sheets and the intercalated capacity of Li ions is discussed, It is found that structural defect is identified to store Li ions more favorably than pristine bilayer graphene and an isolated C atom vacancy in bilayer graphene can capture three Li ions between two graphene sheets.展开更多
The mechanism of the action of copper-dependent quercetin 2,3-dioxygenase (2,3QD) has been investigated by means of hy- brid density functional theory. The 2,3QD enzyme cleaves the O-heterocycle of a quercetin by in...The mechanism of the action of copper-dependent quercetin 2,3-dioxygenase (2,3QD) has been investigated by means of hy- brid density functional theory. The 2,3QD enzyme cleaves the O-heterocycle of a quercetin by incorporation of both oxygen atoms into the substrate and releases carbon monoxide. The calculations show that dioxygen attack on the copper complex is energetically favorable. The adduct has a possible near-degeneracy of states between [Cu2+-(substrate H+)] and [Cu+-(sub- strate-H). ], and in addition the pyramidalized C2 atom is ideally suited for forming a dioxygembridged structure. In the next step, the C3-C4 bond is cleaved and intermediate lnt5 is formed via transition state TS4. Finally, the Oa-Ob and C2-C3 bonds are cleaved, and CO is released in one concerted transition state (TS5) with the barrier of 63.25 and 61.91 k J/tool in the gas phase and protein environments, respectively. On the basis of our proposed reaction mechanism, this is the rate-limiting step of the whole catalytic cycle and is strongly driven by a relatively large exothermicity of 100.86 kJ/mol. Our work provides some valuable fundamental insights into the behavior of this enzyme.展开更多
This paper is proposed to understand the interaction of porphyrin layers with diatomic molecules interacting at their interior regions by applying ab initio and density functional theory (DFT) methods. We have used ...This paper is proposed to understand the interaction of porphyrin layers with diatomic molecules interacting at their interior regions by applying ab initio and density functional theory (DFT) methods. We have used NO, GO, and O2 diatomic molecules to interact with the porphyrin layers. The most common Fe-centered metalloporphyrin structure with tetra-pyrrlic rings having N4 core is chosen for the study. The optimization of Porphyrin-Porphyrin (PI-PII) and Porphyrin-Diatomic molecule-Porphyrin (P1-AB-P11) (AB = NO, CO, and 02) complexes are performed using HF method. In order to understand the planarity and appropriate stacking size of porphyrins and also to infer the separation of diatomic molecules between porphyrin layers the behavior of PI-AB-PH complexes (where AB = NO, CO, and 02) are analyzed using structural properties and molecular electrostatic potentials (MEP). The MEPs are caiculated using hybrid exchange correlation functional B3PW91 of DFT Mong with 6-31+G basis set for the PI-PH and PI-AB-Pzz complexes obtained from HF method.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFB0702800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(2152780065,91634201 and 21720102001)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB17000000)~~
文摘As a powerful and sensitive tool for the characterization of zeolite building units,UV Raman spectroscopy has been used to monitor interzeolite transformation from FAU to CHA and MFI zeolites.The results show that the behavior of double 6-membered rings(D6Rs)in the FAU zeolite framework plays an important role during the formation of the target product in the interzeolite transformation.For the transformation of FAU to CHA,because both zeolites contain the same D6R units,direct transformation occurs,in which the D6Rs were largely unchanged.In contrast,for the transformation of FAU to MFI,the D6Rs can be divided into two single 6-membered rings(S6Rs),which further assembled into the MFI structure.In this crystallization,5-membered rings(5Rs)are only observed in the MFI framework formation,suggesting that the basic building units in the transformation of FAU to MFI are S6Rs rather than 5Rs.These insights will be helpful for further understanding of the interzeolite transformation.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFE0115000)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin City(No.19JCYBJC19600)。
文摘The simple homodinuclear M-M single bonds for group II and XII elements are difficult to obtain as a result of the fulfilled s2electronic configurations,consequently,a dicationic prototype is often utilized to design the M^+-M^+single bond.Existing studies generally use sterically bulky organic ligands L^-to synthesize the compounds in the L^--M^+-M^+-L-manner.However,here we report the design of Mg-Mg and Zn-Zn single bonds in two ligandless clusters,Mg2B7-and Zn2B7-,using density functional theory methods.The global minima of both of the clusters are in the form of M2^2+(B7^3-),where the M-M single bonds are positioned above a quasi-planar hexagonal B7 moiety.Chemical bonding analyses further confirm the existence of Mg-Mg and Zn-Zn single bonds in these clusters,which are driven by the unusually stable B7^3-moiety that is bothσandπaromatic.Vertical detachment energies of Mg2B7-and Zn2B7-are calculated to be 2.79 e V and 2.94 e V,respectively,for the future comparisons with experimental data.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21973015 and No.22125301)。
文摘Carbon capture and storage technology have been rapidly developed to reduce the carbon dioxide(CO2)emission into the environment.It has been found that the amine-based organic molecules could absorb CO_(2) efficiently and form the bicarbonate salts through hydrogen-bond(H-bond)interactions.Recently,the aqueous 1,3-diphenylguanidine(DPG)solution was developed to trap and convert CO_(2) to valuable chemicals under ambient conditions.However,how the DPG molecules interact with CO_(2) in an aqueous solution remains unclear.In this work,we perform molecular dynamics simulations to explore the atomistic details of CO_(2) in the aqueous DPG.The simulated results reveal that the protonated DPGH+and the bicarbonate anions prefer to form complexes through different H-bond patterns.These double H-bonds are quite stable in thermodynamics,as indicated from the accurate density functional theory calculations.This study is helpful to understand the catalytic mechanism of CO_(2) conversion in the aqueous DPG.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 50802089 and 51072183)the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars, Ministry of Education of China (Grant No. [2008] 890)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (Grant No. Y4090280)
文摘Litbium intercalated bilayer graphene has been investigated using first-principles density functional theory calculations. Re- sults show that there exist AB and AA stacking sequences for bilayer graphene in which the latter is more favorable for the Li storage and the former will evolve into the latter with the intercalation of Li ions. The relationship between the interlayer dis- tance of two graphene sheets and the intercalated capacity of Li ions is discussed, It is found that structural defect is identified to store Li ions more favorably than pristine bilayer graphene and an isolated C atom vacancy in bilayer graphene can capture three Li ions between two graphene sheets.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21073164,20673098)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (Y4100620)the Research Foundation of the Education Bureau of Zhejiang Province (Y200906517)
文摘The mechanism of the action of copper-dependent quercetin 2,3-dioxygenase (2,3QD) has been investigated by means of hy- brid density functional theory. The 2,3QD enzyme cleaves the O-heterocycle of a quercetin by incorporation of both oxygen atoms into the substrate and releases carbon monoxide. The calculations show that dioxygen attack on the copper complex is energetically favorable. The adduct has a possible near-degeneracy of states between [Cu2+-(substrate H+)] and [Cu+-(sub- strate-H). ], and in addition the pyramidalized C2 atom is ideally suited for forming a dioxygembridged structure. In the next step, the C3-C4 bond is cleaved and intermediate lnt5 is formed via transition state TS4. Finally, the Oa-Ob and C2-C3 bonds are cleaved, and CO is released in one concerted transition state (TS5) with the barrier of 63.25 and 61.91 k J/tool in the gas phase and protein environments, respectively. On the basis of our proposed reaction mechanism, this is the rate-limiting step of the whole catalytic cycle and is strongly driven by a relatively large exothermicity of 100.86 kJ/mol. Our work provides some valuable fundamental insights into the behavior of this enzyme.
基金the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India for awarding the fast track project (Project No: SB/FTP/PS-096/2013)
文摘This paper is proposed to understand the interaction of porphyrin layers with diatomic molecules interacting at their interior regions by applying ab initio and density functional theory (DFT) methods. We have used NO, GO, and O2 diatomic molecules to interact with the porphyrin layers. The most common Fe-centered metalloporphyrin structure with tetra-pyrrlic rings having N4 core is chosen for the study. The optimization of Porphyrin-Porphyrin (PI-PII) and Porphyrin-Diatomic molecule-Porphyrin (P1-AB-P11) (AB = NO, CO, and 02) complexes are performed using HF method. In order to understand the planarity and appropriate stacking size of porphyrins and also to infer the separation of diatomic molecules between porphyrin layers the behavior of PI-AB-PH complexes (where AB = NO, CO, and 02) are analyzed using structural properties and molecular electrostatic potentials (MEP). The MEPs are caiculated using hybrid exchange correlation functional B3PW91 of DFT Mong with 6-31+G basis set for the PI-PH and PI-AB-Pzz complexes obtained from HF method.