Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-09-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112944
Roya Majidi , Ahmad.I. Ayesh
{"title":"Exploring Iron Phthalocyanine sheets via density functional theory: Mechanical, electronic, and optical characteristics","authors":"Roya Majidi , Ahmad.I. Ayesh","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112944","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112944","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores a two-dimensional material based on iron phthalocyanine, termed as FePc sheet. The structural, electronic, mechanical, and optical characteristics of this sheet are explored using density functional theory. The results confirm that the FePc sheets are energetically highly favorable and mechanically stable. Its mechanical behavior and anisotropic properties are shown by calculating Young's modulus as well as Poisson's ratio. Findings suggest that the FePc sheet could be a promising candidate for use in nanoscale devices or systems that require a delicate or less rigid material. The electronic analysis indicates the metallic and magnetic nature for this sheet. Additionally, the optical parameters including the dielectric function, optical conductivity, refractive index, absorption coefficient, reflection, and transmission coefficients over a range of photon energies are studied. The results point to the potential use of this sheet in optoelectronic devices as well as energy harvesting systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112944"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145046261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-09-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112935
Lu-jia Zhong, Tian-Tian Feng, Qin Xiao, Da-Gang Zhou, Li-Jun Yang
{"title":"DFT study on the C(sp3)-H Silylation of N-benzyl-N-ethylethanamine catalyzed by B(C6F5)3","authors":"Lu-jia Zhong, Tian-Tian Feng, Qin Xiao, Da-Gang Zhou, Li-Jun Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112935","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112935","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The mechanisms for the Csp<sup>3</sup>-H silylation of <em>N</em>-benzyl-<em>N</em>-ethylethanamine have been investigated by employing the M06-2×-D3/ma-def2-TZVP level. The SMD method, based on solute electron density, was used to simulate the solvent of <em>p</em>-xylene. Computational results reveal that B(C<sub>6</sub>F<sub>5</sub>)<sub>3</sub> as the catalyst can help to finish the Csp<sup>3</sup>-H activation; moreover, B(C<sub>6</sub>F<sub>5</sub>)<sub>3</sub> and <em>N</em>-benzyl-<em>N</em>-ethylethanamine can complete the conversion from <em>N</em>-benzyl-<em>N</em>-ethylethanamine to alkene derivative, which can reacts with the protonated diphenylsilane to get the adding intermediate. Finally, there are two paths (a and b) that could yield the final product the 1-benzyl-4,4-diphenyl-1,4-azasilinane. The Gibbs free energy profile concludes that path b2 with lower energy barrier is optimal. The calculations could provide valuable insights for understanding similar reactions and developing new C(sp<sup>3</sup>)-H silylation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112935"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145046263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-09-06DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112936
Tao Zhao, Lu Xie, Fenzhong Long, Fangui Meng, Jin Han, Xinmin Zhang
{"title":"Single-phase white-emitting phosphors based on Eu2+-activated apatite-type Ba5(PO4)3Cl induced by (BO3)3− diadochic substitution","authors":"Tao Zhao, Lu Xie, Fenzhong Long, Fangui Meng, Jin Han, Xinmin Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112936","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112936","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>White-light emission with a single activator in a single host is an attractive function of phosphors. In this work, we investigated the photoluminescence properties of Ba<sub>5</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3-x</sub>(BO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>x</sub>Cl, which is a compound derived from apatite type Ba<sub>5</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>Cl by means of diadochic substitution, with Eu<sup>2+</sup>-activation using photoluminescence measurements. Phosphors show a tunable emission from deep blue to white and then orange under near ultraviolet light excitation. In the compound Ba<sub>5</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>Cl, Ba<sup>2+</sup> ions occupy two crystallographically distinct sites; only one site is preferential site for Eu<sup>2+</sup> substitution. Through introducing (BO<sub>3</sub>)<sup>3−</sup> group into the host lattice, additional emission peak is observed. Decay analysis indicates that the second emission is generated by Eu<sup>2+</sup> at another crystallographic site caused by the introducing of (BO<sub>3</sub>)<sup>3−</sup> group. A phosphor-converted light-emitting diode has been successfully fabricated with the incorporation of an as-prepared Ba<sub>4.96</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2.6</sub>(BO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>0.4</sub>Cl:0.04Eu<sup>2+</sup> phosphor and a 365 nm near-ultraviolet chip, which exhibits Commission International de I'Eclairage chromaticity coordinates of (0.3151, 0.3695) and a correlated color temperature of 6173 K. These findings provided a new way for preparing white light phosphors by doping a single activator in a single component.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112936"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145020183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-09-06DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112937
Kazuki Kataoka, Yusuke Kanematsu, David S. Rivera Rocabado, Takayoshi Ishimoto
{"title":"Examination of the applicability of multicomponent quantum mechanics to infrared spectroscopy calculations","authors":"Kazuki Kataoka, Yusuke Kanematsu, David S. Rivera Rocabado, Takayoshi Ishimoto","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112937","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112937","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Quantum mechanics (QM) calculations of infrared spectra based on the Born–Oppenheimer and harmonic oscillator approximations cause errors depending on the level of the electronic structure calculation and the anharmonicity of the potential energy surface. Errors owing to anharmonicity are particularly strong for vibrations involving hydrogen nuclei with large quantum fluctuations. A possible solution to this issue is to apply multicomponent QM (MC_QM), which extends conventional QM calculations to quantum MC systems to enable the analysis of H/D isotope effects by treating nuclei as quantum particles, such as electrons. To investigate the suitability of MC_QM for infrared spectroscopy, this study calculated the vibrational frequencies of several H/D substituents using conventional QM and MC_QM methods and compared them with the corresponding experimental values. Results demonstrate that the MC_QM values exhibit improved reproducibility compared to the experimental values by incorporating nuclear quantum effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112937"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145010718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-09-06DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112938
Jingjing Wang , Xin Lu , Shuang Zuo , Dawei Li , Kangzhen Xu
{"title":"Enhancing the energy release and combustion performance of nanothermites through the introduction of GO","authors":"Jingjing Wang , Xin Lu , Shuang Zuo , Dawei Li , Kangzhen Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112938","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112938","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Al/GO/CoWO<sub>4</sub> were prepared by a self-assembly method and the introduction of GO can effectively weaken the agglomeration of nanoparticles and improve the ignition performance. The different <em>Φ</em> and GO contents were adjusted to investigate the optimum performance. Al/GO/CoWO<sub>4</sub> shows a tight layered stacking structure and the energy release can reach 2500–3300 J·g<sup>−1</sup>, much higher than those of Al/CoWO<sub>4</sub> (3064 J·g<sup>−1</sup>) and Al/Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (2084 J·g<sup>−1</sup>). Al/GO-7.5 wt%/CoWO<sub>4</sub>(<em>Φ</em> = 1.50) has the largest energy release (3249 J·g<sup>−1</sup>) and Al/GO-7.5 wt%/CoWO<sub>4</sub>(Φ = 1.75) has the largest flame area, the shortest burning time (7 ms) and ignition delay time (2 ms) among all, indicating that the excess Al contributes to the full combustion of nanothermite reaction. The DSC results show the superior catalytic performance on ammonium perchlorate (AP) and cyclotrimethylenetrini-tramine (RDX). The results indicate the outstanding combustion and catalytic performance of Al/GO/CoWO<sub>4</sub></div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112938"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145046260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112932
Jiafang Xu , Lingfeng Kong , Jie Chen , Justine Kiiza , Shi Yuan
{"title":"Mechanisms of high-temperature inhibition of montmorillonite surface hydration by polyethyleneimine additives","authors":"Jiafang Xu , Lingfeng Kong , Jie Chen , Justine Kiiza , Shi Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112932","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112932","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The hydration swelling of clay minerals during oil and gas production can severely compromise wellbore stability, particularly under deep, high-temperature, and high-pressure conditions, where the thermal limitations of drilling fluids exacerbate downhole accidents. This study employs molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the interactions between water molecules, clay, and polyethyleneimine (PEI) under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. Key parameters, including dynamic parameters, hydration characteristics, adsorption conformations of water, Na<sup>+</sup>, and PEI, and intermolecular interaction energies, were analyzed to elucidate how PEI molecules inhibit montmorillonite surface hydration. The results reveal that PEI primarily hinders hydration through Coulombic interactions and hydrogen bonding with the Na-montmorillonite surface, with inhibition significantly declining above 473 K. Functional groups like -NH<sub>2</sub> and -OH enhance PEI adsorption at high-temperature, while -SO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> and -COO<sup>−</sup> groups improve both the hydration resistance of PEI and its disruption of the montmorillonite hydration layer at high-temperature. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the design of shale inhibitors in high-temperature drilling fluids and offer insights into the underlying mechanisms. The research has significant implications for developing drilling fluids capable of maintaining stability under high-temperature conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112932"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145027469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-09-02DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112924
Xu Jia , Jiaqi Zhang , Jiaolong Qiao , Zhiqi Song , Liuxue Zhang , Xiulian Wang , Shuyan Jiao , Guomin Yu , Kefan Dai
{"title":"Highly efficient photocatalytic hydroxylation of benzene by a novel Fenton-like system: Cu/Mn bimetallic MOF derived carbon-supported materials","authors":"Xu Jia , Jiaqi Zhang , Jiaolong Qiao , Zhiqi Song , Liuxue Zhang , Xiulian Wang , Shuyan Jiao , Guomin Yu , Kefan Dai","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112924","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112924","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To enhance the yield of phenol preparation while improving photocatalyst stability and photocatalytic performance, Cu/Mn-MOF with varying Cu/Mn ratios were synthesized via a solvothermal method. The optimal Cu/Mn-MOF were subsequently calcined to obtain carbon-supported composites (denoted as Cu/Mn-MOF@C). Experimental results demonstrated that the phenol yield reached 20.35% after 4 h of photocatalytic benzene hydroxylation using Cu/Mn-MOF@C. Furthermore, the composite exhibited excellent recyclability, with no significant decline in phenol yield observed over five consecutive reaction cycles, while maintaining robust photocatalytic activity. These results suggested that the carbon-supported materials developed in this study hold significant potential for applications in photocatalytic phenol production and provide valuable insights for designing high-efficiency photocatalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112924"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145010714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-09-02DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112925
Ahmad Ali , Haris Haider , Sikander Azam , Muhammad Talha , Muhammad Jawad , Imran Shakir
{"title":"Exploring chalcogen influence on Sc2BeX4 (X = S, Se) for green energy applications using DFT","authors":"Ahmad Ali , Haris Haider , Sikander Azam , Muhammad Talha , Muhammad Jawad , Imran Shakir","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112925","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112925","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Using density functional theory, the structural, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of Sc₂BeX₄ (X = S, Se) chalcogenides were investigated for energy applications. Both compounds are dynamically and thermodynamically stable with negative formation energies (−2.6 eV for Sc₂BeS₄ and − 2.2 eV for Sc₂BeSe₄). They exhibit direct band gaps: 1.8 eV (S) and 1.2 eV (Se) via TB-mBJ, suggesting strong visible light absorption. Optical parameters reveal high static dielectric constants (9 and 16.5), peak absorption at ∼13.5 eV, and reflectivity under 30 %. Thermoelectric analysis shows p-type behavior with Seebeck coefficients up to 2.5 × 10<sup>−4</sup> V/K and electrical conductivities of 2.45 × 10<sup>18</sup> and 1.91 × 10<sup>18</sup> (Ω m s)<sup>−1</sup> at 300 K. The power factors reach 1.25 × 10<sup>11</sup> W/K<sup>2</sup> m s, and ZT values attain 0.80 at 800 K. Debye temperatures (420 K for S, 360 K for Se) suggest low lattice thermal conductivity. These results designate Sc₂BeX₄ as promising candidates for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112925"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145004703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-08-31DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112921
M. Musa Saad H.-E. , B.O. Alsobhi , A. Almeshal
{"title":"First-principles computations on the structural, elastic, mechanical, electronic, optical, and thermal properties of doped halide perovskites CsSnCl3-xBrx (x = 0, 1, 2, 3) with cubic and tetragonal symmetries: A (DFT-GGA-mBJ)-based investigation","authors":"M. Musa Saad H.-E. , B.O. Alsobhi , A. Almeshal","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112921","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112921","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Doped halide perovskites CsSnCl<sub>3-x</sub>Br<sub>x</sub> (x = 0, 1, 2, 3) with semiconductor nature are promising inorganic materials for solar cells and photovoltaics and other optoelectronic devices, having high absorption and structural stability and less toxicity. Herein, we have investigated the structural, elastic, mechanical, thermal, optical, and electronic properties of CsSnCl<sub>3-x</sub>Br<sub>x</sub> using GGA-PBE and TB-mBJ approximations. The crystal structure of CsSnCl<sub>3-x</sub>Br<sub>x</sub> with cubic (Pm-3 m) and tetragonal (P4/mmm) symmetries depends on the x value, which influences their essential physical properties. The computed lattice constants are in good agreement with the previous reports. The results obtained in this study show that all these CsSnCl<sub>3-x</sub>Br<sub>x</sub> have semiconductor nature with a direct band gap that lies in the visible range (<span><math><msub><mi>E</mi><mi>g</mi></msub></math></span> = 0.895–1.749 eV). All compounds of CsSnCl<sub>3-x</sub>Br<sub>x</sub> are mechanically stable with inherent ductility and a Debye temperature <span><math><msub><mi>θ</mi><mi>D</mi></msub></math></span> of 97.4–171.1 K. Also, the optical computations reveal high absorption power in the visible-ultraviolet range.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112921"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144933673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chemical PhysicsPub Date : 2025-08-29DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112923
Meghna Bhattacharyya , Susmita Kar
{"title":"Darboux transformation coupled quantum adiabatic switching: A viable way for simultaneous generation of eigen spectra","authors":"Meghna Bhattacharyya , Susmita Kar","doi":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112923","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112923","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article endeavours to provide a methodological development for generation of eigen- spectrum of given quantum mechanical potential, employing a combination of Darboux transformation and quantum adiabatic switching theorem, bypassing direct solution of Schrödinger equation. Here, Darboux potential is derived directly from Riccati equation, a first-order non-linear differential equation, and from that Darboux potential, the ground eigen-state is generated. Considering that ground eigen-state as initial wave-function in the adiabatic switching process, ground eigen-state of the partner Hamiltonian is obtained. Subsequently, applying proper Darboux charge operator, first excited eigen-state of the initial Hamiltonian is procured. Repetition of the process of switching and execution of Darboux operator leads to simultaneous generation of eigen-spectra for both Darboux partners. Application of the proposed method in model potentials yields results, qualitatively consistent with known observations. Moreover, calculation of quantum information entropy during switching leads to estimation of change in thermodynamic entropy for corresponding physical processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":272,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Physics","volume":"601 ","pages":"Article 112923"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144933672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}