RSC Advances
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Alchemical approach performance in calculating the ligand-binding free energy
FEP calculation performance depends on the considered targets.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14875-14885
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00692E
Theoretical and modelling investigation of pendant groups effect on quantum interference for single-molecule junctions
Impacts of meta-connectivity and pendant groups are robust parameters controlling the destructive quantum interference (DQI) and improve thermoelectric properties of meta-OPE molecules making them suitable materials for thermoelectric applications.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14704-14715
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01463D
Kill two birds with one stone: simultaneous removal of volatile organic compounds and ozone secondary pollution by a novel photocatalytic process
Synergistic treatment of VOCs and O3 secondary pollution in the optimal photocatalytic reactor.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14784-14792
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00366G
The role of aldehydes on sulfur based-new particle formation: a theoretical study
The acidity of the acid, the nature of nucleophilic agents, the type of aldehyde, proton transferall play significant roles in the nucleation process of aldehyde-sulfur-based particles.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13321-13335
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00952E
Origin of 17O NMR chemical shifts based on molecular orbital theory: paramagnetic terms of the pre-α, α and β effects from orbital-to-orbital transitions, along with the effects from vinyl, carbonyl and carboxyl groups
The plain rules founded in theory, other than the empirical rules, were established for the origin of δ(O) to understand the mechanisms to arise 17O NMR chemical shifts, based on the MO theory, where the pre-α, α and β effects were employed for the purpose, which were analyzed mainly by σp(O).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14340-14356
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00843J
Characteristics of nonconventional hydrogen bonds and stability of dimers of chalcogenoaldehyde derivatives: a noticeable role of oxygen compared to other chalcogens
The blue-shift is found in the Csp2–H⋯O hydrogen bond, while the red-shift is observed in Csp2–H⋯S/Se/Te ones.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14114-14125
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01837K
Aluminium phosphide (Al12P12) nanocage as a potential sensor for volatile organic compounds: A DFT study
The potentiality of the aluminium phosphide (Al12P12) nanocage as a prospective sensor material towards methanol (MeOH) and ethanol (EtOH) molecules was investigated using density functional theory computations.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13915-13925
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01828A
First principle study of scandium-based novel ternary half Heusler ScXGe (X = Mn and Fe) alloys: insight into the spin-polarized structural, electronic, and magnetic properties
Total and partial DOS of non-degenerate deg and dt2g states of (a) ScMnGe and (b) ScFeGe Heusler alloys.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13605-13617
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00811A
Supramolecular complexation of phenylephrine by cucurbit[7]uril in aqueous solution
Stable host–guest complexation between phenylephrine and cucurbit[7]uril macrocycle in water is reported.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13286-13290
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01910E
Use of benzothiophene ring to improve the photovoltaic efficacy of cyanopyridinone-based organic chromophores: a DFT study
The benzothiophene based chromophores (A1D1–A1D5) with A–π–A configuration were designed via end-capped tailoring with benzothiophene type acceptors using reference compound (A1R).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12841-12852
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06817J
A prediction model for CO2/CO adsorption performance on binary alloys based on machine learning
Machine-learning models were constructed to accurately predict CO2 and CO adsorption affinity on a wide range of binary alloying.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12235-12246
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00710G
Agri-waste derived electroactive carbon–iron oxide nanocomposite for oxygen reduction reaction: an experimental and theoretical study
Herein, we have utilized agri-waste and amalgamating low Fe3+, to develop an economic iron oxide–carbon hybrid-based electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) with water as a main product following close to 4e− transfer process.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12171-12178
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01264J
Experimental and theoretical studies of the LiBH4–LiI phase diagram
The hexagonal structure of LiBH4 at room temperature can be stabilised by substituting the BH4− anion with I−, leading to high Li-ion conductive materials.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12038-12048
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01642D
Keto–enol equilibrium: stable tautomers of ortho-, meta-, and para-hydroquinones in large aromatics
Keto–enol tautomerism of hydroquinones was studied for fused aromatic compounds. For larger fused aromatic compounds the dione tautomer was the stable form. These experimental results were corroborated by calculations.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11969-11976
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02202E
Influences of Ru and ZrO2 interaction on the hydroesterification of styrene
Interfacial Lewis acid–base pairs are commonly found in ZrO2-supported metal catalysts due to the facile generation of oxygen vacancies of ZrO2.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11914-11920
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00054D
Mechanism of cationic ring-opening polymerisation of ε-caprolactone using metallocene/borate catalytic systems: a DFT and NCI study on chain initiation, propagation and termination
DFT and NCI studies provide a detailed mechanism of cationic ROP of ε-caprolactone by metallocene/borate catalysts and capture weak interactions at the contacts between the borate counteranions and the cationic species.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11715-11727
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01178C
Metamagnetism and canted antiferromagnetic ordering in two monomeric CoII complexes with 1-(2-pyrimidyl)piperazine. Hirshfeld surface analysis and theoretical studies
The current research presents the magnetic properties of two cobalt complexes and theoretical studies have been used to explain this behavior.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11557-11569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00716F
Exploring the thermal decomposition and detonation mechanisms of 2,4-dinitroanisole by TG-FTIR-MS and molecular simulations
Investigating the thermal decomposition and detonation mechanisms of DNAN by combining TG-FTIR-MS with DFT and ReaxFF MD.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11429-11442
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00860J
Fine-tuning of organic optical double-donor NLO chromophores with DA-supported functional groups
A new fine-tunned strategic chromophore with updated version of BLD1 and BLD3 chromophores were reported.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11350-11357
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08246F
An examination of the effectiveness of the expired drug isoprinosine in preventing aluminum corrosion in alkaline solutions using both computational and experimental techniques
A now-expired medication called isoprinosine was examined in NaOH (0.50 M) solutions as a potential novel inhibitor of aluminum corrosion.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11244-11257
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00158C
Assessing the efficacy of aluminum metal clusters Al13 and Al15 in mitigating NO2 and SO2 pollutants: a DFT investigation
The Al15 and Al13 exhibit excellent performance on NO2 and SO2 adsorption. The depiction explores critical points (3, −1) and the interatomic relationships between Al13 and NO2.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11217-11231
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00708E
Structure searches and superconductor discovery in XB2 (X = Sc, Ti, V, Cr, and Tc)
With extensive structure searches for XB2 (X = Sc, Ti, V, Cr, and Tc) under pressures up to 100 GPa, we uncovered that the crystal structures of these compounds with the lowest enthalpy have the same space group (P6/mmm) as MgB2 at ambient pressure.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 10507-10515
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08746H
Aqueous solution and solid-state behaviour of L-homophenylalanine: experiment, modelling, and DFT calculations
In the present study, the solid-state and aqueous solubility behaviour of L-homophenylalanine (L-Hpa) is explored.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 10580-10589
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01897D
Nonlinear optical and spectroscopic properties, thermal analysis, and hemolytic capacity evaluation of quinoline-1,3-benzodioxole chalcone
This article details the synthesis, full characterization, optical properties, theoretical analysis, evaluation of nonlinear optical properties (NLO), and determination of the hemolytic capacity of quinoline-1,3-benzodioxole chalcone(5).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 10199-10208
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00820K
In silico modelling of chelate stabilized tetrylene derivatives
The steric and electronic effects of specific ligands can play crucial roles in stabilizing unsaturated tetrylene species.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 10161-10171
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01515K
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