Faults existing in the current theories of non- equilibrium solvation have been clarified in this report. Based on a novel expression of solvation free energy for nonequilibrium, generalized formulations of solvent re...Faults existing in the current theories of non- equilibrium solvation have been clarified in this report. Based on a novel expression of solvation free energy for nonequilibrium, generalized formulations of solvent reor- ganization energy for electron transfer and of solvation shift for spectrum have been established. Furthermore, a new form of solvent reorganization energy for electron transfer in two-sphere case, which greatly differs from the one by Mar- cus, has been deduced. A single-sphere model for solvation shift of spectrum has been put forward both by deducing the generalized formulations and by showing the correct forms of self-energy of reaction field. It has been concluded that the current theories overestimate the solvent reorganization energy and the solvation shift by a factor of about 2. By apply- ing the models established, the discrepancies between the theory and experiments before have been perfectly explained.展开更多
Halogen bonding interactions between several halogenated ion pairs and CO2 molecules have been investigated by means of density functional theory calculations. To account for the influence of solvent environment, the ...Halogen bonding interactions between several halogenated ion pairs and CO2 molecules have been investigated by means of density functional theory calculations. To account for the influence of solvent environment, the implicit polarized continuum model was also employed. The bromide and iodide cations of ionic liquids (ILs) under study can interact with CO2 molecules via X O interactions, which become much stronger in strength than those in the complexes of iodo-perfluorobenzenes, very effective halogen bond donors, with CO2 molecules. Such interactions, albeit somewhat weaker in strength, are also observed between halogenated ion pairs and CO2 molecules. Thus, the solubility of CO2 may be improved when using halogenated ILs, as a result of the formation of X O halogen bonds. Under solvent effects, the strength of the interactions tends to be weakened to some degree, with a concomitant elongation of intermolecular distances. The results presented here would be very useful in the design and synthesis of novel and potent ILs for CO2 physical absorption.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of Chinathe Trans-Century Training Program Foundation for the Talents by the Ministry of Education of China
文摘Faults existing in the current theories of non- equilibrium solvation have been clarified in this report. Based on a novel expression of solvation free energy for nonequilibrium, generalized formulations of solvent reor- ganization energy for electron transfer and of solvation shift for spectrum have been established. Furthermore, a new form of solvent reorganization energy for electron transfer in two-sphere case, which greatly differs from the one by Mar- cus, has been deduced. A single-sphere model for solvation shift of spectrum has been put forward both by deducing the generalized formulations and by showing the correct forms of self-energy of reaction field. It has been concluded that the current theories overestimate the solvent reorganization energy and the solvation shift by a factor of about 2. By apply- ing the models established, the discrepancies between the theory and experiments before have been perfectly explained.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (2009CB219902)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (11ZR1408700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21136004 and 21103047)
文摘Halogen bonding interactions between several halogenated ion pairs and CO2 molecules have been investigated by means of density functional theory calculations. To account for the influence of solvent environment, the implicit polarized continuum model was also employed. The bromide and iodide cations of ionic liquids (ILs) under study can interact with CO2 molecules via X O interactions, which become much stronger in strength than those in the complexes of iodo-perfluorobenzenes, very effective halogen bond donors, with CO2 molecules. Such interactions, albeit somewhat weaker in strength, are also observed between halogenated ion pairs and CO2 molecules. Thus, the solubility of CO2 may be improved when using halogenated ILs, as a result of the formation of X O halogen bonds. Under solvent effects, the strength of the interactions tends to be weakened to some degree, with a concomitant elongation of intermolecular distances. The results presented here would be very useful in the design and synthesis of novel and potent ILs for CO2 physical absorption.
