A density functional theory approach for design of fluorine-containing dianionic ionic liquids and investigation of some of their physical and chemical properties
Mohammad Rizehbandi, Behzad Khalili, Khatereh Ghauri
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Abstract
This study used density functional theory (DFT) calculations to investigate the properties of four novel dianionic ionic liquids (DAILs) named as [PMIM]2[TFTP], [PMTA1]2[TFTP], [PMTA2]2[TFTP] and [PMTTA]2[TFTP]. These DAILs consist of a tetrafluoro terephthalate ([TFTP]2-) dianion and various functionalized imidazolium, triazolium and tetrazolium-based cations allowing for an analysis of how cation structure (specifically nitrogen atom number and position) and fluorination affect the DAILs' stability, electronic properties, and electrochemical behavior. The research evaluated energetic, electronic, and thermodynamic parameters, as well as electrostatic potential maps and topological properties, to understand the relationship between DAIL structure and its characteristics. The fluorinated dianion showed a planar preference for interaction with the cation's five-membered rings. Importantly, hydrogen bonding, in conjunction with electrostatic interactions, significantly contributes to the stability of these DAILs and will likely influence their physicochemical properties and suitability for specific applications. The interaction energies for the most stable configurations of the examined DAILs vary between -235.82 and -269.36 kcal mol-1 at M06–2X-GD3/AUG-cc-pVDZ theory level and following a decreasing trend in the order of: [PMIM]2[TFTP] < [PMTA1]2[TFTP] < [PMTA2]2[TFTP] < [PMTTA]2[TFTP]. Additionally, the HOMO–LUMO energy gaps, spanning from 6.49 to 7.38 eV, highlighted notable stability trends in the series. Charge transfer values obtained through NBO analysis were observed between 0.2318 and 0.7307 a.u., reaffirming the contributions of hydrogen bonding.
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The Journal of Fluorine Chemistry contains reviews, original papers and short communications. The journal covers all aspects of pure and applied research on the chemistry as well as on the applications of fluorine, and of compounds or materials where fluorine exercises significant effects. This can include all chemistry research areas (inorganic, organic, organometallic, macromolecular and physical chemistry) but also includes papers on biological/biochemical related aspects of Fluorine chemistry as well as medicinal, agrochemical and pharmacological research. The Journal of Fluorine Chemistry also publishes environmental and industrial papers dealing with aspects of Fluorine chemistry on energy and material sciences. Preparative and physico-chemical investigations as well as theoretical, structural and mechanistic aspects are covered. The Journal, however, does not accept work of purely routine nature.
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