Laser Ablation Atomic Beam Apparatus with Time-Sliced Velocity Map Imaging for Studying State-to-State Metal Reaction Dynamics

We report a newly constructed laser ablation crossed molecular beam apparatus, equipped with time-sliced velocity map imaging technique, to study state-to-state metal atom reaction dynamics. Supersonic metal atomic beam is generated by laser vaporization of metal rod, and free expansion design without gas flow channel has been employed to obtain a good quality of metal atomic beam. We have chosen the crossed-beam reaction Al＋O2 to test the performance of the new apparatus. Two-rotational-states selected AIO（X^2∑＋, v=0, N and N＋I4） products can be imaged via P（N） and R（N＋14） branches of the Av=l band at the same wavelength, during （1＋1） resonance-enhanced multi-photon ionization through the AIO（D2E＋） intermediate state. In our experiment at 244.145 nm for simultaneous transitions of P（15） and R（29） branch, two rings in slice image were clearly distinguishable, corresponding to the AiO（v=0, N=IS） and AIO（v=0, N=29） states respectively. The energy difference between the two rotational levels is 403 cm^-1. The success of two states resolved in our apparatus suggests a better collisional energy resolution compared with the recent research study [J. Chem. Phys. 140, 214304 （2014）].

Review:Coincidence Momentum Imaging:Principle and Application in Molecular Reaction Dynamics

Coincidence Momentum Imaging(CMI) is a powerful imaging technique that can determine the full momentum vectors of all particles released from a single parent molecule in coincidence and thus provide detailed information on transient molecular structures.So far,the CMI technique has been extensively employed for investigating a variety of molecular reaction dynamics induced,e.g.,by particle collisions,intense laser fields and synchrotron radiation.In this article,we first introduce the principle of the CMI technique,which is followed by several typical experimental designs of the CMI systems realizing the coincidence momentum detections.We then present representative examples of studying molecular reaction dynamics using the CMI technique.

Adsorption Reaction Dynamics of Systems Lysozyme and Nanodiamond/Nanosilica at pH=7-13

Adsorption reactions between surfaces of nanodiamond and nanosilica with diameter of 100 nm prepared as suspension solutions of 0.25μg/μL and lysozyme molecule with different concentrations of 7 mmol/L PPBS at pH=7, 9, 11, and 13 have been investigated by fluores- cence spectroscopy. Adsorption reaction constants and coverages of lysozyme with different concentrations of 0-1000 nmol/L under the influences of different pH values have been ob- tained. Helicities and conformations of the adsorbed lysozyme molecules, free spaces of every adsorbed lysozyme molecule on the surfaces of nanopartieles at different concentrations and pH values have been deduced and discussed. The highest adsorption capabilities for both sys- tems and conformational efficiency of the adsorbed lysozyme molecule at pH=13 have been obtained. Lysozyme molecules can be prepared, adsorbed and carried with optimal activity and helicity, with 2 and 10 mg/m2 on unit nanosurface, 130 and 150 mg/g with respect to the weight of nanoparticle, within the linear regions of the coverages at around 150-250 nmol/L and four pH values for nanodiamond and nanosilica, respectively. They can be prepared in the tightest packed form, with 20 and 55 mg/m2, 810-1680 and 580-1100 mg/g at threshold concentrations and four pH values for nanodiamond and nanosilica, respectively.

Visualization of atomic scale reaction dynamics of supported nanocatalysts during oxidation and ammonia synthesis using in-situ environmental(scanning) transmission electron microscopy

Reaction dynamics in gases at operating temperatures at the atomic level are the basis of heterogeneous gas-solid catalyst reactions and are crucial to the catalyst function.Supported noble metal nanocatalysts such as platinum are of interest in fuel cells and as diesel oxidation catalysts for pollution control,and practical ruthenium nanocatalysts are explored for ammonia synthesis.Graphite and graphitic carbons are of interest as supports for the nanocatalysts.Despite considerable literature on the catalytic processes on graphite and graphitic supports,reaction dynamics of the nanocatalysts on the supports in different reactive gas environments and operating temperatures at the single atom level are not well understood.Here we present real time in-situ observations and analyses of reaction dynamics of Pt in oxidation,and practical Ru nanocatalysts in ammonia synthesis,on graphite and related supports under controlled reaction environments using a novel in-situ environmental(scanning) transmission electron microscope with single atom resolution.By recording snapshots of the reaction dynamics,the behaviour of the catalysts is imaged.The images reveal single metal atoms,clusters of a few atoms on the graphitic supports and the support function.These all play key roles in the mobility,sintering and growth of the catalysts.The experimental findings provide new structural insights into atomic scale reaction dynamics,morphology and stability of the nanocatalysts.

Calculations of Chemical Reaction Dynamics for D+ H_2(j_i,ν_i=0)→DH(j_f, ν_f=0) + H

The constant Centrifugal potential approximation is Corrected so as to apply to the reactions of rotational excited reactants for D + H2 (j,, νi = 0 ) -DH(jf, νf = 0) + H. Our results show that the contributions from ji≠0 and Ωi terms are not negligible.

F?(H2O)+CH3I Ligand Exchange Reaction Dynamics

Single hydration of the gas phase F^-+CH3I→CH3F reaction allows to probe solvent effects on a fundamental nucleophilic substitution reaction.At the same time,the addition of a solvent molecule opens alternative product channels.Here,we present crossed beam imaging results on the dynamics of the F^-(H2O)+CH3I→[FCH3I]^-+H2O ligand exchange pathway at collision energies between 0.3 and 2.6 eV.Product kinetic energies are constrained by the stability requirement of the weakly bound product complexes.This implies substantial internal excitation of the water molecule and disfavors effcient energy redistribution in an intermediate complex,which is reflected by the suppression of low kinetic energies as collision energy increases.At 0.3 eV,internal nucleophilic displacement is important and is discussed in light of the competing nucleophilic substitution pathways that form I^- and I^-(H2O).

Imaging Reaction Dynamics of Y+SO2

The reaction dynamics of yttrium atoms with sulfur dioxide molecules at a high collision energy of 36 kcal/mol was studied using time-sliced velocity map ion imaging,crossed molecular beam and laser-ablation method.The product YO was detected via multiphoton ionization at various wavelengths in the region of 482-615 nm.The slice images of YO show a broad velocity distribution and forward-backward peaking angular distribution.The forward scattering signal is stronger than its backward distribution.This indicates that the reaction proceeds via an intermediate complex and the lifetime of the intermediate state is less than one rotational period.The formation of complex suggests that electron transfer occurs in the oxidation reaction.

Advanced Techniques for Quantum-State Specific Reaction Dynamics of Gas Phase Metal Atoms

One of the themes of modern molecular reac tion dynamics is to charac terize elementary chemical reactions from“quan tum state to quan tum stat e”,and the study of molecular reaction dynamics in excited states can help test the validi ty of modern chemical t heories and provide met hods to cont rol chemical reactions.The subject of this review is to describe the recent experimental techniques used to study the reaction dynamics of metal atoms in the gas phase.Through these techniques,information such as the internal energy distribution and angular distribution of the nascent products or the three-dimensional stereodynamic reactivity can be obtained.In addition,by preparing metal at oms wi th specific exci ted elec tronic states or orbi tal arrangemen ts,information about the reactivity of the electronic states enriches the relevant understanding of the electron transfer mechanism in metal reaction dynamics.

The characteristics of O+HD(v = 0,j = 0) reaction dynamics

The analytical potential energy function of HDO is constructed at first using the many-body expansion method. The reaction dynamics of O＋HD （v = 0, j = 0） in five product channels are all studied by quasi-classical trajectory （QCT） method. The results show that the long-lived complex compound HDO is the dominant product at low collision energy. With increasing collision energy, O＋HD → OH＋D and O＋HD → OD＋H exchange reactions will occur with remarkable characteristics, such as near threshold energies, different reaction probabilities, and different reaction cross sections, implying the isotopic effect between H and D. With further increasing collision energy （e.g., up to 502.08 kJ/mol）, O＋HD → O＋H＋D will occur and induce the complete dissociation into single O, H, and D atoms.

Theoretical Studies on the Dynamics of the Fluorine Atom Reaction with trans- 1,3-butadiene

Theoretical studies of F atom reaction with trans-1,3-butadiene were carried out at the CCSD（T）/6- 311G（d,p）/B3LYP/6-311G（d,p） levels. Energies and structures for all reactants, products and transition states were determined. Two reaction pathways involving the formation of the complexes CH2CHCHFCH2 and CH2CHCHCH2F were found in this reaction. Theoretical results suggest that the H atom channel observed in previous crossed beam experiment occurs likely via these two long-lived complex formation pathways. For the complex CH2CHCHFCH2 pathway, another reaction channel （C2H3＋C2H3F） is also accessible. Relative importance of the C2H3＋C2H3F channel versus the H formation channel via the same reaction pathway has also been estimated, suggesting that it would be difficult to observe the C2H3＋C2H3F channel in a crossed molecular beam experiment. Theoretical analysis also shows that the HF formation proceeds via direct abstraction mechanisms, though it is likely a minor process in this reaction.

Kinetics and Dynamics of the H(^(2)S)+NO(X^(2)Π)→N(^(4)S)+OH(X^(2)Π) Reaction:A Quasi-classical Trajectory Study

A quasi-classical trajectory study of the H(^(2)S)+NO(X^(2)Π)→N(^(4)S)+OH(X^(2)Π) reaction kinetics and dynamics is reported on an accurate potential energy surface.The total integral cross sections of the reaction were calculated at the collision energy ranging from 2.00 e V to 2.80 e V.It was found that the total reaction integral cross section increases monotonically with the collision energy.Specifically at the collision energy range of 2.40-2.57 e V,our calculated results are in reasonably good agreement with the experimental data.The calculated thermal rate constants are in fairly good agreement with available experimental results.Through the trajectory analysis at the collision energy of 2.57 e V,it was found that the title reaction is dominated by the indirect trajectories(1.4 times more compared to the direct trajectories),which sheds light on the reaction dynamics of the title reaction in the high collision energy range.

Mechanism analysis of reaction S+(2D)+H2(X1Σg^+) → SH+(X3Σ-) + H(2S) based on the quantum state-to-state dynamics

We present a state-to-state dynamical calculation on the reaction S++ H2→ SH+ +H based on an accurate X2 A″ potential surface. Some reaction properties, such as reaction probability, integral cross sections, product distribution, etc.,are found to be those with characteristics of an indirect reaction. The oscillating structures appearing in reaction probability versus collision energy are considered to be the consequence of the deep potential well in the reaction. The comparison of the present total integral cross sections with the previous quasi-classical trajectory results shows that the quantum effect is more important at low collision energies. In addition, the quantum number inversion in the rotational distribution of the product is regarded as the result of the heavy–light–light mass combination, which is not effective for the vibrational excitation. For the collision energies considered, the product differential cross sections of the title reaction are mainly concentrated in the forward and backward regions, which suggests that there is a long-life intermediate complex in the reaction process.

A Study of the Reaction Dynamics for the H+BrCH_3 System Using Quasi-classical Trajectory Theory

In the present paper, scattering probabilities and rate constants of different channels for the H + BrCH_3 reaction system have been calculated by means of quasiclassical trajectory (QCT) method. Several important kinetic effects such as vibrational enhancement, channel competition, vibrational adiabaticity, mass combination, coupling of angular momenta and the relation between the kinetic effects and the feature of the potential energy surface have been discussed. Based on these analyses, a direct-type rebonded mechanism for this reaction has been inferred and used to explain the nonsymmetric angular distribution of the products crossed-molecular beam experiment. The agreement of calculation with experimental results is satisfactory.

Quasi-Classical Trajectory Investigation of H+SO_(2)→OH+SO Reaction on Full-Dimensional Accurate Potential Energy Surface

The reaction H+SO_(2)→OH+SO is important in the combustion and atmospheric chemistry,as well as the interstellar medium.It also represents a typical complex-forming reaction with deep complexes,serving as an ideal candidate for testing various kinetics theories and providing interesting reaction dynamical phenomena.In this work,we reported a quasiclassical trajectory study of this reaction on our previously developed accurate full-dimensional potential energy surface.The experimental thermal rate coefficients over the temperature range 1400 K≤T≤2200 K were well reproduced.For the reactant SO_(2)being sampled at the ground ro-vibrational state,the calculated integral cross sections increased slightly along the collision energy ranging from 31.0 kcal/mol to 40.0 kcal/mol,and then became essentially flat at the collision energy within 40.0−55.0 kcal/mol.The product angular distributions are almost symmetric with nearly identical backward-forward double peak structure.The products OH and SO vibrational state distributions were also analyzed.

Molecular Dynamics Study of Hydrogen Dissociation on Pd Surfaces using Reactive Force Fields

Developing a widely-used reactive force field is meaningful to explore the fundamental reaction mechanism on gas-surface chemical reaction dynamics due to its very high computational efficiency. We here present a study of hydrogen and its deuterated molecules dissociation on Pd surfaces based on a full-dimensional potential energy surface （PES） constructed by using a simple second moment approximation reactive force field （SMA RFF）. Although the descriptions of the adsorbate-substrate interaction contain only the dissociation reaction of H2/Pd（111） system, a good transferability of SMA potential energy surface （PES） is shown to investigate the hydrogen dissociation on Pd（100）. Our simulation results show that, the dissociation probabilities of H2 and its deuterated molecules on Pd（111） and Pd（100） surfaces keep non-monotonous variations with respect to the incident energy Ei, which is in good agreement with the previous ab initio molecular dynamics. Furthermore, for the oriented molecules, the dissociation probabilities of the oriented H2 （D2 and T2） molecule have the same orientation dependence behavior as those oriented HD （HT and DT） molecules.

Differential Cross Sections of F+HD→DF+H Reaction at Collision Energies from 3.03 meV to 17.97 meV

The prototypical reaction of F+HD→DF+H was investigated at collision energies from 3.03 meV to 17.97 meV using a crossed molecular beam apparatus with multichannel Rydberg tagging time-of-flight detection.Significant contributions from both the BornOppenheimer(BO)forbidden reaction F^(*)(^(2)P_(1/2))+HD→DF+H and the BO-allowed reaction F(^(2)P_(3/2))+HD→DF+H were observed.In the backward scattering direction,the contribution from the BO-forbidden reaction F^(*)(^(2)P_(1/2))+HD was found to be considerably greater than the BO-allowed reaction F(^(2)P_(3/2))+HD,indicating the non-adiabatic effects play an important role in the dynamics of the title reaction at low collision energies.Collision-energy dependence of differential cross sections(DCSs)in the backward scattering direction was found to be monotonously decreased as the collision energy decreases,which does not support the existence of resonance states in this energy range.DCSs of both BO-allowed and BO-forbidden reactions were measured at seven collision energies from 3.03 meV to 17.97 meV.It is quite unexpected that the angular distribution gradually shifts from backward to sideway as the collision energy decreases from 17.97 meV to 3.03 meV,suggesting some unknown mechanisms may exist at low collision energies.

Quasi-classical Trajectory Study on the H^＋＋H2 Reaction

Quasi-classical trajectory （QCT） calculations on the H^＋＋H2 reaction system were carried out on a new potential energy surface （PES）. Theoretical calculations show that the angular distribution of the forward and backward products is roughly symmetric for the title reaction. The product rotational state distribution was also determined at a few collision energies. In t, he collision energy range from 0.124 eV to 1.424 eV, the integral cross section for this system monotonically decreases with the collision energy. A comparison with the experimental result of the ion-molecule reaction was also made, the agreement is generally good.

Crossed Molecular Beams and Theoretical Studies of the O(~3P)+1,2-Butadiene Reaction:Dominant Formation of Propene+CO and Ethylidene+Ketene Molecular Channels

Detailed understanding of the mechanism of the combustion relevant multichannel reactions of O(3P) with unsaturated hydrocarbons (UHs) requires the identification of all primary reaction products, the determination of their branching ratios and assessment of intersystem crossing (ISC) between triplet and singlet potential energy surfaces (PESs). This can be best achieved combining crossed-molecular-beam (CMB) experiments with universal, soft ionization, mass-spectrometric detection and time-of-flight analysis to high-level ab initio electronic structure calculations of triplet/singlet PESs and RRKM/Master Equation computations of branching ratios (BRs) including ISC. This approach has been recently demonstrated to be successful for O(3P) reactions with the simplest UHs (alkynes, alkenes, dienes) containing two or three carbon atoms. Here, we extend the combined CMB/theoretical approach to the next member in the diene series containing four C atoms, namely 1,2-butadiene (methylallene) to explore how product distributions, branching ratios and ISC vary with increasing molecular complexity going from O(3P))+propadiene to O(3P)+1,2-butadiene. In particular, we focus on the most important, dominant molecular channels, those forming propene+CO (with branching ratio ∽0.5) and ethylidene+ketene (with branching ratio ∽0.15), that lead to chain termination, to be contrasted to radical forming channels (branching ratio ∽0.35) which lead to chain propagation in combustion systems.

Quasi-classical Trajectory Study of F-I-H20→HF-I-OH Reaction： Influence of Barrier Height, Reactant Rotational Excitation, and Isotopic Substitution

The reaction dynamics of the F＋H20/D20→HF/DF＋OH/OD are investigated on an accurate potential energy surface （PES） using a quasi-classical trajectory method. For both isotopomers, the hydrogen/deuterium abstraction reaction is dominated by a direct rebound mechanism over a very low ＂reactant-like＂ barrier, which leads to a vibrationally hot HF/DF product with an internally cold OH/OD companion. It is shown that the lowered reaction barrier on this PES, as suggested by high-level ab initio calculations, leads to a much better agreement with the experimental reaction cross section, but has little impact on the product state distributions and mode selectivity. Our results further indicate that rotational excitation of the H20 reactant leads to significant enhancement of the reactivity, suggesting a strong coupling with the reaction coordinate.