Two-dimensional(2D)MXene and single-atom(SA)catalysts are two frontier research fields in catalysis.2D materials with unique geometric and electronic structures can modulate the catalytic performance of supported SAs,...Two-dimensional(2D)MXene and single-atom(SA)catalysts are two frontier research fields in catalysis.2D materials with unique geometric and electronic structures can modulate the catalytic performance of supported SAs,which,in turn,affect the intrinsic activity of 2D materials.Density functional theory calculations were used to systematically explore the potential of O-terminated V2C MXene(V_(2)CO_(2))-supported transition metal(TM)SAs,including a series of 3d,4d,and 5d metals,as oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)and hydrogen oxidation reaction(HOR)catalysts.The combination of TM SAs and V_(2)CO_(2)changes their electronic structure and enriches the active sites,and consequently regulates the intermediate adsorption energy and catalytic activity for ORR and HOR.Among the investigated TM-V_(2)CO_(2)models,Sc-,Mn-,Rh-,and PtMCCh showed high ORR activity,while Sc-,Ti-,V-,Cr-,and Mn-V_(2)CO_(2)exhibited high HOR activity.Specifically,Mn-and Sc-V_(2)CO_(2)are expected to serve as highly efficient and cost-effective bifunctional catalysts for fuel cells because of their high catalytic activity and stability.This work provides theoretical guidance for the rational design of efficient ORR and HOR bifunctional catalysts.展开更多
The reactions of anionic zirconium oxide clusters ZrxOy- with C2H6 and C4H10 are investi-gated by a time of flight mass spectrometer coupled with a laser vaporization cluster source.Hydrogen containing products Zr2O5H...The reactions of anionic zirconium oxide clusters ZrxOy- with C2H6 and C4H10 are investi-gated by a time of flight mass spectrometer coupled with a laser vaporization cluster source.Hydrogen containing products Zr2O5H- and Zr3O7H- are observed after the reaction. Den-sity functional theory calculations indicate that the hydrogen abstraction is favorable in the reaction of Zr2O5- with C2H6, which supports that the observed Zr2O5H- and Zr3O7H- are due to hydrogen atom abstraction from the alkane molecules. This work shows a newpossible pathway in the reaction of zirconium oxide cluster anions with alkane molecules.展开更多
Quantum aspects of the Joule-Lenz law for the transmission of energy allowed us to calculate the time rate of energy transitions between the quantum states of the hydrogen atom in a fully non-probabilistic way. The ca...Quantum aspects of the Joule-Lenz law for the transmission of energy allowed us to calculate the time rate of energy transitions between the quantum states of the hydrogen atom in a fully non-probabilistic way. The calculation has been extended to all transitions between p and s states having main quantum numbers not exceeding 6. An evident similarity between the intensity pattern obtained from the Joule-Lenz law and the corresponding quantum-mechanical transition pro-babilities has been shown.展开更多
It is demonstrated that the Lorentz force acting on the electron particle in the Bohr's hydrogen atom, as well as the classical radiation energy of that atom, tends to be zero on condition both the electric and ma...It is demonstrated that the Lorentz force acting on the electron particle in the Bohr's hydrogen atom, as well as the classical radiation energy of that atom, tends to be zero on condition both the electric and magnetic fields in the atom are considered in a definite quantum state. The ratio of the mentioned fields becomes of importance for discussion of the occurence of the electron spin.展开更多
The hydrogen bonding character between the BF4- and glycine was theoretically studied at the level of B3LYP/6-31＋G^＊, single point energies were performed at the level of B3LYP/6-311＋＋G^＊＊. The relevant geometri...The hydrogen bonding character between the BF4- and glycine was theoretically studied at the level of B3LYP/6-31＋G^＊, single point energies were performed at the level of B3LYP/6-311＋＋G^＊＊. The relevant geometrical characteristics, energy properties, as well as the characters of the intramolecular hydrogen bonds have been studied. Atoms in molecule theory topological analysis indicated the （3,-1） critical points for hydrogen bonds. In addition, the electron density and Laplacian were in the range suggested for the hydrogen bonds. Especially, the changes of atomic charge, hydrogen upon hydrogen bonds formation dipole moment, enegry as well as volume of the were systemitically discussed.展开更多
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)MXene and single-atom(SA)catalysts are two frontier research fields in catalysis.2D materials with unique geometric and electronic structures can modulate the catalytic performance of supported SAs,which,in turn,affect the intrinsic activity of 2D materials.Density functional theory calculations were used to systematically explore the potential of O-terminated V2C MXene(V_(2)CO_(2))-supported transition metal(TM)SAs,including a series of 3d,4d,and 5d metals,as oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)and hydrogen oxidation reaction(HOR)catalysts.The combination of TM SAs and V_(2)CO_(2)changes their electronic structure and enriches the active sites,and consequently regulates the intermediate adsorption energy and catalytic activity for ORR and HOR.Among the investigated TM-V_(2)CO_(2)models,Sc-,Mn-,Rh-,and PtMCCh showed high ORR activity,while Sc-,Ti-,V-,Cr-,and Mn-V_(2)CO_(2)exhibited high HOR activity.Specifically,Mn-and Sc-V_(2)CO_(2)are expected to serve as highly efficient and cost-effective bifunctional catalysts for fuel cells because of their high catalytic activity and stability.This work provides theoretical guidance for the rational design of efficient ORR and HOR bifunctional catalysts.
基金This work was supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences （Hundred Talents Fund）, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.20703048 and No.20803083）, and the Center of Molecular Science Foundation of Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences （No.CMS-LX200902）.
文摘The reactions of anionic zirconium oxide clusters ZrxOy- with C2H6 and C4H10 are investi-gated by a time of flight mass spectrometer coupled with a laser vaporization cluster source.Hydrogen containing products Zr2O5H- and Zr3O7H- are observed after the reaction. Den-sity functional theory calculations indicate that the hydrogen abstraction is favorable in the reaction of Zr2O5- with C2H6, which supports that the observed Zr2O5H- and Zr3O7H- are due to hydrogen atom abstraction from the alkane molecules. This work shows a newpossible pathway in the reaction of zirconium oxide cluster anions with alkane molecules.
文摘Quantum aspects of the Joule-Lenz law for the transmission of energy allowed us to calculate the time rate of energy transitions between the quantum states of the hydrogen atom in a fully non-probabilistic way. The calculation has been extended to all transitions between p and s states having main quantum numbers not exceeding 6. An evident similarity between the intensity pattern obtained from the Joule-Lenz law and the corresponding quantum-mechanical transition pro-babilities has been shown.
文摘It is demonstrated that the Lorentz force acting on the electron particle in the Bohr's hydrogen atom, as well as the classical radiation energy of that atom, tends to be zero on condition both the electric and magnetic fields in the atom are considered in a definite quantum state. The ratio of the mentioned fields becomes of importance for discussion of the occurence of the electron spin.
文摘The hydrogen bonding character between the BF4- and glycine was theoretically studied at the level of B3LYP/6-31＋G^＊, single point energies were performed at the level of B3LYP/6-311＋＋G^＊＊. The relevant geometrical characteristics, energy properties, as well as the characters of the intramolecular hydrogen bonds have been studied. Atoms in molecule theory topological analysis indicated the （3,-1） critical points for hydrogen bonds. In addition, the electron density and Laplacian were in the range suggested for the hydrogen bonds. Especially, the changes of atomic charge, hydrogen upon hydrogen bonds formation dipole moment, enegry as well as volume of the were systemitically discussed.
