Divalent metal clusters have received great attention due to the interesting size-induced nonmetal-to-metal transition and fascinating properties dependent on cluster size,shape,and doping.In this work,the combination...Divalent metal clusters have received great attention due to the interesting size-induced nonmetal-to-metal transition and fascinating properties dependent on cluster size,shape,and doping.In this work,the combination of the CALYPSO code and density functional theory(DFT)optimization is employed to explore the structural properties of neutral and anionic Mg_(n+1) and SrMgn(n=2-12)clusters.The results exhibit that as the atomic number of Mg increases,Sr atoms are more likely to replace Mg atoms located in the skeleton convex cap.By analyzing the binding energy,second-order energy difference and the charge transfer,it can be found the SrMg9 cluster with tower framework presents outstanding stability in a studied size range.Further,bonding characteristic analysis reveals that the stability of SrMg9 can be improved due to the strong s-p interaction among the atomic orbitals of Sr and Mg atoms.展开更多
The stable structures and stabilities of AgnH2S（n = 1-10） clusters have been calculated using the B3P86-DFT method. The results predicate that the stable geometries of AgnH2 S clusters can be got by directly adding ...The stable structures and stabilities of AgnH2S（n = 1-10） clusters have been calculated using the B3P86-DFT method. The results predicate that the stable geometries of AgnH2 S clusters can be got by directly adding the H2 S molecule on different sites of Agn clusters. Agn clusters would like to bond with sulfur atom and the H2 S molecules are partial to adsorb at the top site in the clusters. After adsorption, the structures of Agn clusters and H2 S molecule keep the original structures except Ag9. The binding energy of AgnH2 S is distinctly larger than that of pure Agn clusters. The second difference in energy and the HOMO and LUMO gaps of Agn and AgnH2 S exhibit an obvious odd-even oscillation, which demonstrate that the stabilities of even-numbered silver clusters are relatively more stable than the neighboring odd-numbered silver clusters. Mulliken population analysis shows that charges always transfer from the H2 S molecule to Agn clusters in all clusters.展开更多
The reaction of PtCl2（PPh3）2 with closo-[B10H10]^2- in t-BuOH under reflux （70 h） unexpectedly afforded the nido 11-vertex platinaborane [（PPh3）2PtB 10H10-9,10-（H0.7Cl0.3）2] 1, which was characterized by singl...The reaction of PtCl2（PPh3）2 with closo-[B10H10]^2- in t-BuOH under reflux （70 h） unexpectedly afforded the nido 11-vertex platinaborane [（PPh3）2PtB 10H10-9,10-（H0.7Cl0.3）2] 1, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. Crystallographic data for 1： C36H41.40B10Cl0.60P2Pt, Mr = 860.49, triclinic system, space group P1, a = 11.255（2）, b = 11.623（2）, c = 17.148（3）A, α = 81.012（2）, β = 88.115（3）, γ=64.322（2）°, V= 1995.4（7）A^3, Z= 2, Dc = 1.432 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 3.662 mm^-1, F（000） = 851, R = 0.0358 and wR = 0.0951. Compound 1 has a nido 11-vertex {PtB10} polyhedral skeleton with the Pt atom lying in the open PtB4 face and further ligating to two PPh3 ligands. 1 is partially chlorinated at positions B（9） and B（10）, and for each chlorine atom an occupancy factor of 0.3 is given by crystallography.展开更多
Ab initio quantum mechanical method has been applied to nitrogen cages N_ 2n (n=12-18). Full geometry optimization, harmonic vibrational frequency and thermodynamics data for eight structures of nitrogen cages N_ 2n (...Ab initio quantum mechanical method has been applied to nitrogen cages N_ 2n (n=12-18). Full geometry optimization, harmonic vibrational frequency and thermodynamics data for eight structures of nitrogen cages N_ 2n (n=12-18) were performed at the HF/cc-pVDZ level. Cage N_ 24 (D_ 6d ), N_ 24 (O_h), N_ 26 (D_ 6d ), N_ 28 (T_d), N_ 30 (D_ 5h ), N_ 32 (D_ 3d ), N_ 36 (D_ 2d ) and N_ 36 (D_ 6h ) were found to be local minima on the potential energy surfaces. The computational results show that all the bond lengths of the eight structures are close to 0.145 nm and their bond energies E_ N-N are near to the experimental data of N-N single-bond. In addition, the thermochemical data of these nitrogen cages indicated that they are stable. It suggests that they are candidates for high energy density materials.展开更多
Bimetallic clusters have aroused tremendous interest because the property changes like structure,size,and composition have occurred.Herein,a structural search of the global minimum for anionic LiMg_(n)^(-)(n=2-11) clu...Bimetallic clusters have aroused tremendous interest because the property changes like structure,size,and composition have occurred.Herein,a structural search of the global minimum for anionic LiMg_(n)^(-)(n=2-11) clusters is performed using an efficient crystal structure analysis by particle swarm optimization(CALYPSO) structural searching program with subsequent density functional theory(DFT) calculations.A great variety of low energetic isomers are converged,and the most stable ones are confirmed by comparing their total energy of each size.It is found that the LiMg_(n)^(-)clusters are structurally consistent with corresponding Mg clusters anions except for LiMg_(5)^(-)and LiMg_(7)^(-).In all the doped clusters,the Li atom prefers to occupy the convex position.Simulated photoelectron spectra(PES),Infrared(IR),and Raman spectra of LiMg_(n)^(-)could be used as an essential evidence for identifying cluster structures experimentally in the future.Stability study reveals that a tower-like structure of LiMg_(9)^(-)has prominent stability and can be identified as a magic number cluster.The reason might be that there are both closed-shell 1S^(2)1P^(6)1D^(10)2S^(2) electronic configurations and stronger Li-Mg bonds caused by sp hybridization in the LiMg_(9)^(-)cluster.展开更多
The microhydration structure of nickel sulfate aqueous solution has been determined via density functional theory (DFT) calculation and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy.The geometric optim...The microhydration structure of nickel sulfate aqueous solution has been determined via density functional theory (DFT) calculation and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy.The geometric optimization and energy calculation of nickel sulfate hydrated clusters of the molecular formula [NiSO4(H2O)n ]^0 (n=1-12) were determined via DFT using the B3LYP method.Several possible initial structures were considered for clusters of each size to locate the equilibrium geometry.Based on the DFT calculation,the favorable structure of Ni^2+ includes the six-coordinated form of [NiSO4(H2O)n ]^0 clusters.The results of hydration energy calculation suggest that the six-coordinated contact ion pair (CIP) is the stable configuration for small hydration clusters (n≤5),while the solvent-shared ion pair (SSIP) represents the favorable structure for medium hydration clusters (6≤n≤10).The solvent is separated by x water molecules (xSIP,x≥2 is the number of water molecule between Ni^2+ and SO4^2-) in larger hydration clusters (n≥11).The EXAFS analysis of the NiSO 4 aqueous solutions and NiSO4 ·6H2O solid established that Ni^2+ was surrounded by six water molecules tightly forming an octahedral structure in the first hydration shell,and no CIP was found from 0.70 mol/L to 2.22 mol/L (near saturation).The Ni-O distance and coordinated number were 2.040±0.020 and 6.0±1.0,respectively.These results are consistent with the DFT calculations for [NiSO4(H2O)n ]^0 clusters.DFT and EXAFS are powerful techniques that can be used to enhance the resolution of NiSO 4 solution microstructure.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11404008)the Artificial Intelligence Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province,China(Grant No.2018RYJ07)+2 种基金the Innovation Fund of Postgraduate Sichuan University of Science&Engineering,China(Grant Nos.y202007 and y2021008)the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Sichuan Province,China(Grant Nos.S202010622080 and S202010622082)the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Sichuan University of Science&Engineering,China(Grant No.cx2019005)。
文摘Divalent metal clusters have received great attention due to the interesting size-induced nonmetal-to-metal transition and fascinating properties dependent on cluster size,shape,and doping.In this work,the combination of the CALYPSO code and density functional theory(DFT)optimization is employed to explore the structural properties of neutral and anionic Mg_(n+1) and SrMgn(n=2-12)clusters.The results exhibit that as the atomic number of Mg increases,Sr atoms are more likely to replace Mg atoms located in the skeleton convex cap.By analyzing the binding energy,second-order energy difference and the charge transfer,it can be found the SrMg9 cluster with tower framework presents outstanding stability in a studied size range.Further,bonding characteristic analysis reveals that the stability of SrMg9 can be improved due to the strong s-p interaction among the atomic orbitals of Sr and Mg atoms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11247229,11304246)the Scientific Research Program Fund by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(2013JK0629)+1 种基金the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(2014JQ6206)the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Project of Provincial College Students
文摘The stable structures and stabilities of AgnH2S（n = 1-10） clusters have been calculated using the B3P86-DFT method. The results predicate that the stable geometries of AgnH2 S clusters can be got by directly adding the H2 S molecule on different sites of Agn clusters. Agn clusters would like to bond with sulfur atom and the H2 S molecules are partial to adsorb at the top site in the clusters. After adsorption, the structures of Agn clusters and H2 S molecule keep the original structures except Ag9. The binding energy of AgnH2 S is distinctly larger than that of pure Agn clusters. The second difference in energy and the HOMO and LUMO gaps of Agn and AgnH2 S exhibit an obvious odd-even oscillation, which demonstrate that the stabilities of even-numbered silver clusters are relatively more stable than the neighboring odd-numbered silver clusters. Mulliken population analysis shows that charges always transfer from the H2 S molecule to Agn clusters in all clusters.
基金supported by University of Jinan (B0605)Key Subject Research Foundation of Shandong Province (XTD 0704)
文摘The reaction of PtCl2（PPh3）2 with closo-[B10H10]^2- in t-BuOH under reflux （70 h） unexpectedly afforded the nido 11-vertex platinaborane [（PPh3）2PtB 10H10-9,10-（H0.7Cl0.3）2] 1, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. Crystallographic data for 1： C36H41.40B10Cl0.60P2Pt, Mr = 860.49, triclinic system, space group P1, a = 11.255（2）, b = 11.623（2）, c = 17.148（3）A, α = 81.012（2）, β = 88.115（3）, γ=64.322（2）°, V= 1995.4（7）A^3, Z= 2, Dc = 1.432 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 3.662 mm^-1, F（000） = 851, R = 0.0358 and wR = 0.0951. Compound 1 has a nido 11-vertex {PtB10} polyhedral skeleton with the Pt atom lying in the open PtB4 face and further ligating to two PPh3 ligands. 1 is partially chlorinated at positions B（9） and B（10）, and for each chlorine atom an occupancy factor of 0.3 is given by crystallography.
文摘Ab initio quantum mechanical method has been applied to nitrogen cages N_ 2n (n=12-18). Full geometry optimization, harmonic vibrational frequency and thermodynamics data for eight structures of nitrogen cages N_ 2n (n=12-18) were performed at the HF/cc-pVDZ level. Cage N_ 24 (D_ 6d ), N_ 24 (O_h), N_ 26 (D_ 6d ), N_ 28 (T_d), N_ 30 (D_ 5h ), N_ 32 (D_ 3d ), N_ 36 (D_ 2d ) and N_ 36 (D_ 6h ) were found to be local minima on the potential energy surfaces. The computational results show that all the bond lengths of the eight structures are close to 0.145 nm and their bond energies E_ N-N are near to the experimental data of N-N single-bond. In addition, the thermochemical data of these nitrogen cages indicated that they are stable. It suggests that they are candidates for high energy density materials.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11404008)the Innovation Training Program for College Students of Shanxi Province of China(Grant No.S201910721061)the Innovation Training Program for College Students of Baoji University of Arts and Sciences(Grant No.20191XJ087)。
文摘Bimetallic clusters have aroused tremendous interest because the property changes like structure,size,and composition have occurred.Herein,a structural search of the global minimum for anionic LiMg_(n)^(-)(n=2-11) clusters is performed using an efficient crystal structure analysis by particle swarm optimization(CALYPSO) structural searching program with subsequent density functional theory(DFT) calculations.A great variety of low energetic isomers are converged,and the most stable ones are confirmed by comparing their total energy of each size.It is found that the LiMg_(n)^(-)clusters are structurally consistent with corresponding Mg clusters anions except for LiMg_(5)^(-)and LiMg_(7)^(-).In all the doped clusters,the Li atom prefers to occupy the convex position.Simulated photoelectron spectra(PES),Infrared(IR),and Raman spectra of LiMg_(n)^(-)could be used as an essential evidence for identifying cluster structures experimentally in the future.Stability study reveals that a tower-like structure of LiMg_(9)^(-)has prominent stability and can be identified as a magic number cluster.The reason might be that there are both closed-shell 1S^(2)1P^(6)1D^(10)2S^(2) electronic configurations and stronger Li-Mg bonds caused by sp hybridization in the LiMg_(9)^(-)cluster.
基金Nature Science Foundation of Qinghai Province(2018-ZJ-945Q)NSFC(21573268)+1 种基金Joint Foundation of Salt Lake Chemical(U1607106)Instrument function development and technology innovation project of Chinese academy of sciences(2018g108)
文摘The microhydration structure of nickel sulfate aqueous solution has been determined via density functional theory (DFT) calculation and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy.The geometric optimization and energy calculation of nickel sulfate hydrated clusters of the molecular formula [NiSO4(H2O)n ]^0 (n=1-12) were determined via DFT using the B3LYP method.Several possible initial structures were considered for clusters of each size to locate the equilibrium geometry.Based on the DFT calculation,the favorable structure of Ni^2+ includes the six-coordinated form of [NiSO4(H2O)n ]^0 clusters.The results of hydration energy calculation suggest that the six-coordinated contact ion pair (CIP) is the stable configuration for small hydration clusters (n≤5),while the solvent-shared ion pair (SSIP) represents the favorable structure for medium hydration clusters (6≤n≤10).The solvent is separated by x water molecules (xSIP,x≥2 is the number of water molecule between Ni^2+ and SO4^2-) in larger hydration clusters (n≥11).The EXAFS analysis of the NiSO 4 aqueous solutions and NiSO4 ·6H2O solid established that Ni^2+ was surrounded by six water molecules tightly forming an octahedral structure in the first hydration shell,and no CIP was found from 0.70 mol/L to 2.22 mol/L (near saturation).The Ni-O distance and coordinated number were 2.040±0.020 and 6.0±1.0,respectively.These results are consistent with the DFT calculations for [NiSO4(H2O)n ]^0 clusters.DFT and EXAFS are powerful techniques that can be used to enhance the resolution of NiSO 4 solution microstructure.
