The local orbital energy and density functional theory

1990 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph G. Pearson ◽  
William E. Palke
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Functional Theory

On the Nature of Halide-Water Interactions: Insights from Many-Body Representations and Density Functional Theory

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon B. Bizzarro ◽  
Colin K. Egan ◽  
Francesco Paesani
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Molecular Orbital ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Decomposition Analysis ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Energy Decomposition Analysis ◽  
Interaction Energies ◽  
Many Body ◽  
Functional Theory

<div> <div> <div> <p>Interaction energies of halide-water dimers, X<sup>-</sup>(H<sub>2</sub>O), and trimers, X<sup>-</sup>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>, with X = F, Cl, Br, and I, are investigated using various many-body models and exchange-correlation functionals selected across the hierarchy of density functional theory (DFT) approximations. Analysis of the results obtained with the many-body models demonstrates the need to capture important short-range interactions in the regime of large inter-molecular orbital overlap, such as charge transfer and charge penetration. Failure to reproduce these effects can lead to large deviations relative to reference data calculated at the coupled cluster level of theory. Decompositions of interaction energies carried out with the absolutely localized molecular orbital energy decomposition analysis (ALMO-EDA) method demonstrate that permanent and inductive electrostatic energies are accurately reproduced by all classes of XC functionals (from generalized gradient corrected (GGA) to hybrid and range-separated functionals), while significant variance is found for charge transfer energies predicted by different XC functionals. Since GGA and hybrid XC functionals predict the most and least attractive charge transfer energies, respectively, the large variance is likely due to the delocalization error. In this scenario, the hybrid XC functionals are then expected to provide the most accurate charge transfer energies. The sum of Pauli repulsion and dispersion energies are the most varied among the XC functionals, but it is found that a correspondence between the interaction energy and the ALMO EDA total frozen energy may be used to determine accurate estimates for these contributions. </p> </div> </div> </div>

Design and characteration of planar star-shaped oligomer electron donors for organic solar cells: a DFT study

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (11) ◽  
pp. 1181-1190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongmei Wang ◽  
Zhiyuan Geng
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Energy Level ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Frontier Molecular Orbital ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Functional Theory

To seek high-performance oligomer donor materials used in organic solar cells, four star-shaped molecules with a planar donor core derived from the recent reported molecule 3T-P-DPP (phenyl-1,3,5-trithienyl-diketopyrrolopyrrole) were designed. The molecular properties affecting the cell performance, such as structural characteristics, frontier molecular orbital energy level, absorption spectra, exciton character, and charge transfer/transport, were investigated by means of the density functional theory and time-dependent density functional theory methods. Comparative analysis showed that the new designed molecule 3 with a TTT (2,4,6-tri(thiophen-2-yl)-1,3,5-triazine) core has better planarity, a lower HOMO energy level, and a higher absorption efficiency, as well as more favorable exciton dissociation and charge transfer than the others, potentially improving the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current density. Consequently, 3 maybe superior to 3T-P-DPP and may act as a promising donor material candidate for organic solar cells.

On the Nature of Halide-Water Interactions: Insights from Many-Body Representations and Density Functional Theory

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon B. Bizzarro ◽  
Colin K. Egan ◽  
Francesco Paesani
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Molecular Orbital ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Decomposition Analysis ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Energy Decomposition Analysis ◽  
Interaction Energies ◽  
Many Body ◽  
Functional Theory

<div> <div> <div> <p>Interaction energies of halide-water dimers, X<sup>-</sup>(H<sub>2</sub>O), and trimers, X<sup>-</sup>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>, with X = F, Cl, Br, and I, are investigated using various many-body models and exchange-correlation functionals selected across the hierarchy of density functional theory (DFT) approximations. Analysis of the results obtained with the many-body models demonstrates the need to capture important short-range interactions in the regime of large inter-molecular orbital overlap, such as charge transfer and charge penetration. Failure to reproduce these effects can lead to large deviations relative to reference data calculated at the coupled cluster level of theory. Decompositions of interaction energies carried out with the absolutely localized molecular orbital energy decomposition analysis (ALMO-EDA) method demonstrate that permanent and inductive electrostatic energies are accurately reproduced by all classes of XC functionals (from generalized gradient corrected (GGA) to hybrid and range-separated functionals), while significant variance is found for charge transfer energies predicted by different XC functionals. Since GGA and hybrid XC functionals predict the most and least attractive charge transfer energies, respectively, the large variance is likely due to the delocalization error. In this scenario, the hybrid XC functionals are then expected to provide the most accurate charge transfer energies. The sum of Pauli repulsion and dispersion energies are the most varied among the XC functionals, but it is found that a correspondence between the interaction energy and the ALMO EDA total frozen energy may be used to determine accurate estimates for these contributions. </p> </div> </div> </div>

scholarly journals Structure, Electronic And Vibrational Study of 7-Methyl-2,3-Dihydro-(1,3)Thiazolo(3,2-A) Pyrimidin-5-One by Using Density Functional Theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Bhawani Datt Joshi ◽  
Janga Bahadur Khadka ◽  
Atamram Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Orbital ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Basis Set ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Potential Energy Distribution ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Hartree Fock ◽  
Solvent Phase ◽  
Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital

 We have presented molecular structure and vibrational wavenumber assignments of 7-methyl-2,3-dihydro-(1,3)thiazolo(3,2-a)pyrimidin-5-one. Both ab initio Hartree-Fock and density functional theory employing 6-311++G(d,p) basis set have been used for the calculations. The scaled values of the calculated vibrational frequencies were used for assignments on the basis of potential energy distribution. The structure-activity relation has been interpreted by mapping molecular electrostatic potential surface. Electronic properties have been analyzed by using time dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) for both gaseous and solvent phase. The calculated HOMO (highest occupied molecular orbital) and LUMO (lowest unoccupied molecular orbital) energy values show that the charge transfer occurs within the molecule. Journal of Institute of Science and TechnologyVolume 22, Issue 2, January 2018, Page: 1-11 

A Density Functional Theory Study on the Ozone Oxidation of Sulfonamide Antibiotics

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jung Sik Won ◽  
Jutamas Kaewsuk ◽  
Jun Ho Jo ◽  
Dong-Hee Lim ◽  
Gyu Tae Seo
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Excited State ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Pharmaceutical Compounds ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Sulfonamide Antibiotics ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Ozone Oxidation ◽  
Homo Lumo

AbstractThe electronic structures of sulfonamide antibiotics (the ground state and the lowest singlet excited-state geometries) have been investigated by using density functional theory (DFT) simulations. Experimental studies on the removal of sulfamethazine, sulfathiazole and sulfamethoxazole by ozone have also been conducted by using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection (LC/MS/MS). The calculated ground and excited state geometries exhibited low energy of the inter-ring bonds, which suggests the weakest bonds that can be broken during the ozone oxidation process. The orbital energy calculations (HOMO-LUMO and its energy gap) demonstrate that the smaller HOMO-LUMO energy gap, the higher reactivity toward ozone oxidation. Additionally, the current study suggests potential products of the three pharmaceutical compounds based on their electronic properties, which may help better understand the unknown reaction pathways of the pharmaceutical compounds.

scholarly journals Straightforward Design for Phenoxy-Imine Catalytic Activity in Ethylene Polymerization: Theoretical Prediction

Catalysts ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongsakorn Chasing ◽  
Phornphimon Maitarad ◽  
Hongmin Wu ◽  
Dengsong Zhang ◽  
Liyi Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Transition Metals ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Molecular Design ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Total Charge ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Qsar Analysis

The quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) of 18 Ti-phenoxy-imine (FI-Ti)-based catalysts was investigated to clarify the role of the structural properties of the catalysts in polyethylene polymerization activity. The electronic properties of the FI-Ti catalysts were analyzed based on density functional theory with the M06L/6-31G** and LANL2DZ basis functions. The analysis results of the QSAR equation with a genetic algorithm showed that the polyethylene catalytic activity mainly depended on the highest occupied molecular orbital energy level and the total charge of the substituent group on phenylimine ring. The QSAR models showed good predictive ability (R2) and R2 cross validation (R2cv) values of greater than 0.927. The design concept is “head-hat”, where the hats are the phenoxy-imine substituents, and the heads are the transition metals. Thus, for the newly designed series, the phenoxy-imine substituents still remained, while the Ti metal was replaced by Zr or Ni transition metals, entitled FI-Zr and FI-Ni, respectively. Consequently, their polyethylene polymerization activities were predicted based on the obtained QSAR of the FI-Ti models, and it is noteworthy that the FI-Ni metallocene catalysts tend to increase the polyethylene catalytic activity more than that of FI-Zr complexes. Therefore, the new designs of the FI-Ni series are proposed as candidate catalysts for polyethylene polymerization, with their predicted activities in the range of 35,000–48,000 kg(PE)/mol(Cat.)·MPa·h. This combined density functional theory and QSAR analysis is useful and straightforward for molecular design or catalyst screening, especially in industrial research.

scholarly journals A Study of the electronic structure of CdS Nanocrystals using density functional theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Thekra Kasim
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Lattice Constant ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Unoccupied Orbital ◽  
Occupied Orbital

Density Functional Theory at the generalized-gradient approximation level coupled with large unit cell method is used to simulate the electronic structure of (II-VI) zinc-blende cadmium sulfide nanocrystals that have dimensions 2-2.5 nm. The calculated properties include lattice constant, conduction and valence bands width, energy of the highest occupied orbital, energy of the lowest unoccupied orbital, energy gap, density of states etc. Results show that lattice constant and energy gap converge to definite values. However, highest occupied orbital, lowest unoccupied orbital fluctuates indefinitely depending on the shape of the nanocrystal.

scholarly journals Density Functional Theory Study on the Surface Properties and Floatability of Hemimorphite and Smithsonite

Minerals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cong Han ◽  
Tingting Li ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Sikai Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Surface Properties ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Mulliken Population ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Flotation Process ◽  
First Principle Calculation ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Core Issues

Hemimorphite and smithsonite are all-important zinc oxide minerals. The beneficiation and separation of them using flotation method is usually considered difficultly. Minerals surface wettability and its regulation are the core issues in the flotation process, which closely correlate with the surface properties of the minerals. Therefore, an in-depth understanding of the surface properties of the two minerals is of great significance for the study of the flotation technology of them. In this study, the surface properties of the hemimorphite (110) surface and the simthsointe (101) surface, and their relationships to the mineral floatability have been investigated by first-principle calculation method based on density functional theory. The calculation results demonstrated that the hemimorphite (110) surface exhibited more obviously surface reconstruction. For the orbital energy level of the surface atoms of two minerals, the O 2p orbital is closer to the Fermi level than the Zn 3d. Chemical bond Mulliken population value indicated that the ionicity of the unsaturated linkage on the smithsonite (101) surface was stronger than that on the hemimorphite (110) surface. The absolute values of the ratios of negative charges to positive charges on the surfaces of hemimorphite and smithsonite were 1.529 and 1.256 respectively. These results implied that the O atoms on hemimorphite (110) surface are more impede collector molecule, such as hydroximic acid, bond with Zn atom, hemimorphite (110) surface is more readily wetted by water. This study provides comprehension at an atomic level to the relationship between surface properties and the floatability of hemimorphite and smithsonite.

Cyclopentannulation and Cyclodehydrogenation of Isomerically Pure 5,11-Dibromo-Anthradithiophenes Leading to Contorted Aromatics

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sambasiva Bheemireddy ◽  
Waseem A. Hussain ◽  
Ain Uddin ◽  
Yachu Du ◽  
Matthew Hautzinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Molecular Orbital ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Orbital Energy ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Optical Gap ◽  
Molecular Orbital Energy ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Palladium Catalyzed

Isomerically pure 5,11-dibromo-2,8-dihexylanthra[2,3-b:7,6-b']dithiophene, a brominated analog of anthracenedithiophene (ADT), was prepared and utilized for a palladium catalyzed cyclopentannulation reaction with 3,3’-dimethoxyphenylacetylene. The resulting cyclopentannulated-ADT (CP-ADT) was found to be more photo-oxidatively stable than isoelectronic CP-pentacene analogs previously prepared. In addition, the CP-ADT was able to undergo an additional Scholl cyclodehydrogenation reaction to create a contorted aromatic, an incapable feat for previous CP-pentacene analogs. The resulting compound, 4-dihexyl-5,10,17,22-tetramethoxytetrabenzo[4,5:6,7:11,12:13,14]rubiceno[2,3-b:10,9-b']dithiophene, was significantly contorted out of planarity owing to four [5]helicene-like arrangements. The density functional theory (DFT) energy minimized structures suggests splay angles of 41.80 and 40.90 for the cove regions, which are significantly larger than previously published anthracene cyclopentannulated analogs. The contorted aromatic possessed a moderately low optical gap (1.50 eV) and relatively low Lowest Occupied Molecular Orbital energy (-3.70 eV).<br>

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