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Polar substituents on ester-imine rod-shaped liquid crystals: synthesis, photophysical, mesomorphism and DFT studies 酯-亚胺棒状液晶上的极性取代基:合成、光物理、介形和DFT研究
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129323
Banti Baishya, Udeshna Priya Kakati, Abhijit Paul, L. Suraj Singh, Subrata Paul, Manoj Kumar Paul
We report the synthesis and mesomorphic properties of a new series of polar rod-shaped liquid crystals derived from substituted benzoic acid and vanillin. The rod-shaped liquid consists of polar substituents, such as nitro, fluoro, cyano, and trifluoromethyl groups, at the terminal position of the molecule. In contrast, the other ends of the molecule contained a methoxy group. The TGA thermogram shows that the polar rod-shaped molecules are thermally stable. The presence of a bulky trifluorocarbon in the compound results in a high thermal decomposition temperature. The rod-shaped mesogenic compound with an NO2 group at the terminal position displays an enantiotropic nematic phase, whereas in the presence of F, CF3 displays a monotropic nematic phase. The presence of the CN group discourages mesogenic behaviour. These compounds are fluorescent and emit light in the visible region (∼489 nm) with a large Stokes shift. Density functional theory studies were performed to optimise the structure of rod-shaped monomers with different polar substituents. It was found that among all the studied compounds, 4FVA was harder and more stable (i.e., less reactive), while 4NVA was softer and less stable (i.e., more reactive). Furthermore, 4FVA will act as a better electron donor in gas medium among all the compounds, as it has the highest HOMO energy (−0.21050 eV), and 4NVA will act as a better electron acceptor in chloroform medium among all the compounds with the lowest LUMO energy (−0.12443 eV). Additionally, the kinetic stability, reactivity, and dipole moment of all the monomers were explored using chemical reactivity parameters.
本文报道了以取代苯甲酸和香兰素为原料的新型极性棒状液晶的合成及其介形性质。棒状液体由分子末端的极性取代基组成,如硝基、氟基、氰基和三氟甲基。相反,分子的另一端含有甲氧基。热重热分析表明极性棒状分子具有热稳定性。由于化合物中含有大量的三氟碳化合物,导致热分解温度很高。在末端位置有NO2基团的棒状介生化合物表现为向列相,而在F的存在下,CF3表现为单向列相。CN基团的存在阻碍了介生行为。这些化合物是荧光的,在可见光区(~ 489 nm)发射具有大斯托克斯位移的光。采用密度泛函理论对具有不同极性取代基的棒状单体结构进行了优化。结果发现,在所研究的化合物中,4FVA较硬,稳定性较好(即反应性较差),而4NVA较软,稳定性较差(即反应性较强)。此外,在气体介质中,4FVA具有最高的HOMO能(- 0.21050 eV),是较好的电子供体;在氯仿介质中,4NVA具有最低的LUMO能(- 0.12443 eV),是较好的电子受体。此外,利用化学反应性参数考察了各单体的动力学稳定性、反应性和偶极矩。
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Role of amino acid ([HIS]−) and [NTf2]− anions in CO2 capture by phosphonium- and ammonium-based dicationic ionic liquids: combined COSMO-RS and DFT analyses 氨基酸([HIS]−)和[NTf2]−阴离子在磷基和氨基指示离子液体捕获CO2中的作用:cosmos - rs和DFT联合分析
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129311
Samaneh Farhadi, Mehrangiz Torkzadeh, Majid Moosavi
In this study, the CO2 capture potential of dicationic ionic liquids (DILs) based on ammonium and phosphonium cations paired with either histidine ([HIS]) amino acid or [NTf2] anions was systematically investigated using combined COSMO-RS and DFT analyses. COSMO-RS simulations of physicochemical and thermodynamic properties—including vapor pressure, density, Henry's law constant, gas selectivity, and activity coefficients—demonstrate that [HIS]-based DILs exhibit lower vapor pressures, higher thermal and chemical stability, enhanced CO2 solubility, and superior selectivity over H2, CO, and CH2, particularly in systems containing the [N4444-R-N4444][HIS]2 dication. DFT studies reveal that the anion's chemical structure critically governs CO2 absorption: [HIS]-DILs form strong hydrogen bonds with CO2, resulting in higher interaction energies, shorter intermolecular distances, and improved thermodynamic efficiency compared to [NTf2]-based systems. These observations are corroborated by frontier molecular orbital analyses, quantum descriptors, and QTAIM calculations, confirming the stronger chemical reactivity and hydrogen-bonding interactions of [HIS]-functionalized DILs. The synergistic effect of dicationic structures with amino acid-functionalized anions maximizes CO2 capture while enhancing biocompatibility, stability, and environmental friendliness. These findings provide a molecular-level understanding that can guide the rational design of next-generation ionic liquids as efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable CO2 capture agents across industrial applications.
在本研究中,采用cosmos - rs和DFT相结合的方法,系统地研究了基于铵离子和磷离子阳离子与组氨酸([HIS]−)氨基酸或[NTf2]−阴离子配对的阳离子离子液体(DILs)的CO2捕获潜力。cosmos - rs对物理化学和热力学性质(包括蒸汽压、密度、亨利定律常数、气体选择性和活度系数)的模拟表明,基于[HIS]的DILs具有较低的蒸汽压、较高的热稳定性和化学稳定性、增强的CO2溶解度,以及优于H2、CO和CH2的选择性,特别是在含有[N4444-R-N4444][HIS]2的体系中。DFT研究表明,阴离子的化学结构对CO2的吸收起关键作用:与基于[NTf2]的体系相比,[HIS]-DILs与CO2形成强氢键,从而产生更高的相互作用能,更短的分子间距离,提高了热力学效率。前沿分子轨道分析、量子描述符和QTAIM计算证实了这些观察结果,证实了[HIS]功能化的dil具有更强的化学反应活性和氢键相互作用。指示结构与氨基酸功能化阴离子的协同作用最大限度地捕获二氧化碳,同时增强生物相容性,稳定性和环境友好性。这些发现提供了分子水平的理解,可以指导下一代离子液体的合理设计,使其成为工业应用中高效、经济、环保的二氧化碳捕集剂。
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Insights into the crystallization kinetics of lithium 12-hydroxystearate in lubricating oil from differential scanning calorimetry 差示扫描量热法研究12-羟基硬脂酸锂在润滑油中的结晶动力学
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129315
Bing Li, Bingbing Lai, Wenjing Lou, Gaiqing Zhao, Qian Jia, Xiaobo Wang
Lithium 12-hydroxystearate (Li12HS) and its derivatives serve as primary thickeners in grease formulations; however, the mechanistic pathway governing thickener network scaffolding via crystallization remains incompletely elucidated. This study systematically investigates the non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of Li12HS in synthetic ester oil using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Results demonstrate that the Avrami model adequately describes the melt-recrystallization process, revealing a two-dimensional flake-like growth mechanism followed by agglomeration into macrocrystalline assemblies. Notably, base oil molecules significantly constrain the conformational mobility of Li12HS molecular chains, thereby inducing crystallization retardation within the grease matrix. Jeziorny kinetic analysis of DSC thermograms and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) further reveals that the fibrillar growth mechanism—characterized by the progressive assembly and elongation of fibrils into bundled fibers—is the key process governing the formation of the lithium-grease network.
12-羟基硬脂酸锂(Li12HS)及其衍生物作为润滑脂配方的主要增稠剂;然而,通过结晶控制增稠剂网络脚手架的机制途径仍未完全阐明。采用差示扫描量热法(DSC)系统地研究了合成酯油中Li12HS的非等温结晶动力学。结果表明,Avrami模型充分描述了熔体-再结晶过程,揭示了一个二维片状生长机制,随后聚集成大晶组件。值得注意的是,基础油分子显著地限制了Li12HS分子链的构象迁移率,从而在油脂基体内引起结晶阻滞。DSC热像图和扫描电镜(SEM)的动力学分析进一步揭示了原纤维的生长机制——其特征是原纤维的逐渐组装和伸长成束状纤维——是控制锂脂网络形成的关键过程。
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Characterization of hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents to evaluate their application as a solvent in dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction in liquid environmental samples 疏水深共晶溶剂的表征及其在液体环境样品分散液-液微萃取中的应用
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129322
Karen Chibana Ferreira , Guilherme Isquibola , Letícia Maciel de Souza , Clóvis Augusto Ribeiro , Flávio Junior Caires , Mario Henrique Gonzalez , Paulo Clairmont F. de Lima Gomes
This study reports the preparation, characterization, and application of three non-ionic hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (HDES). The HDES prepared in this work were based on DL-menthol (MENT) as the hydrogen bond acceptor (HBA), combined with various carboxylic acids as hydrogen bond donors (HBDs), including acetic acid (AcA), decanoic acid (DCA), and dodecanoic acid (DDCA). Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis (FTIR) confirmed the formation of eutectic mixtures through characteristic shifts and broadening of OH and CO bands, as well as the disruption of carboxylic acid dimers. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TG/DTG) revealed that most mixtures formed eutectic systems with melting points lower than those of their individual components. However, the thermal behavior was complex, often exhibiting multiple crystallization or melting peaks. It suggests the formation of off-composition mixtures, polymorphic structures, or stable supercooled liquids depending on the specific molar ratio. After two years, the MENT: DCA and MENT: DDCA mixtures remained stable, with no significant changes observed in their FTIR spectra. In contrast, the MENT: AcA mixture exhibited significant spectral changes, indicating a weakening of intermolecular interactions. Evolved gas analysis (EGA) validated this by identifying the formation of menthyl acetate, indicating a slow esterification reaction over time. The MENT: AcA (1:1) HDES was successfully applied as an extraction solvent in a dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) method to preconcentrate contaminants from domestic sludge samples. The developed analytical methods demonstrated excellent performance. For parabens and bisphenol A analyzed by pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (Py-GC–MS), recoveries were above 90%, precision (CV%) was below 15%, and limit of detection (LODs) ranged from 25 to 50 μg L−1. For polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) analyzed by gas chromatography coupled to an electron capture detector (GC-ECD), recoveries ranged from 72.1% to 93.1%, precision was below 15%, and LODs ranged from 4 to 6 μg L−1, highlighting the method's high sensitivity. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of HDES as robust and environmentally friendly solvents for environmental analysis.
本文报道了三种非离子疏水深共晶溶剂(HDES)的制备、表征和应用。以dl -薄荷醇(MENT)为氢键受体(HBA),结合乙酸(AcA)、癸酸(DCA)、十二癸酸(DDCA)等多种羧酸为氢键给体(HBDs)制备的HDES。傅里叶变换红外光谱分析(FTIR)通过OH和CO波段的特征位移和展宽以及羧酸二聚体的破坏证实了共晶混合物的形成。差示扫描量热法(DSC)和热重分析(TG/DTG)表明,大多数混合物形成了熔点低于其单个组分的共晶体系。然而,热行为是复杂的,往往表现出多个结晶或熔化峰。这表明,根据特定的摩尔比,形成了非成分混合物、多晶结构或稳定的过冷液体。两年后,MENT: DCA和MENT: DDCA混合物保持稳定,FTIR光谱没有明显变化。相比之下,MENT: AcA混合物表现出明显的光谱变化,表明分子间相互作用减弱。演化气体分析(EGA)通过鉴定醋酸薄荷酯的形成证实了这一点,表明随着时间的推移,酯化反应缓慢。MENT: AcA (1:1) HDES作为萃取溶剂,成功应用于分散液液微萃取(DLLME)法预浓缩生活污泥样品中的污染物。所建立的分析方法表现出良好的性能。热解气相色谱-质谱联用(Py-GC-MS)分析对羟基苯甲酸酯和双酚A,回收率在90%以上,精密度(CV%)在15%以下,检出限(lod)范围为25 ~ 50 μg L−1。采用气相色谱联用电子捕获检测器(GC-ECD)分析多溴联苯醚(PBDEs),回收率为72.1% ~ 93.1%,精密度小于15%,检出限为4 ~ 6 μg L−1,具有较高的灵敏度。这些结果证明了HDES作为环境分析中稳定、环保的溶剂的有效性。
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Removal of organic contamination by visible light photocatalytic-adsorption effect 可见光光催化吸附去除有机污染物的研究
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129312
János Kóth, Katalin Sinkó
The purification of wastewater from the organic drugs is a relevant global problem. The aim of this work was the elimination of organic contamination from water by means of a toxic alumina industrial waste, the red mud. Both environmental and economic requirements were respected by application of an industrial waste. The photocatalysis can be performed in visible region instead of generally applied ultraviolet light. The photodegradation properties of red mud (RM) were tested by means of model agents (methylene blue, Congo red, and crystal violet) and real organic pollutants (cortisone, corticosterone, and naproxen). The mechanism of the degradation process (photocatalytic effect and/or adsorption) has been determined. The degradation effect of RM was measured by ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) and fluorescence spectroscopies. The degradation of the organic compounds was controlled even by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
有机药物生产废水的净化是一个全球性的问题。这项工作的目的是通过一种有毒的氧化铝工业废料,即赤泥,来消除水中的有机污染。工业废料的应用既符合环境要求,又符合经济要求。光催化可以在可见光区进行,而不是一般应用的紫外光。采用模拟试剂(亚甲蓝、刚果红和结晶紫)和实际有机污染物(可的松、皮质酮和萘普生)对红泥(RM)的光降解性能进行了测试。降解过程的机制(光催化作用和/或吸附)已经确定。采用紫外-可见光谱法和荧光光谱法测定了RM的降解效果。利用红外光谱(FTIR)对有机化合物的降解进行了控制。
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Locally concentrated electrolytes for aluminum-sulfur metal batteries: a molecular dynamics study 铝硫金属电池局部浓缩电解质:分子动力学研究
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129310
Stefano Russo , Alessandro Azzali , Enrico Bodo
Aluminum–sulfur (AlS) batteries are a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion systems due to the greater abundance, safety, and sustainability of aluminum. However, the development of compatible electrolytes remains a critical issue. In this work, we present a molecular dynamics study of two classes of acidic electrolytes based on AlCl3 diluted with different concentrations of 1,2-difluorobenzene (dFBn): the first contains an ionic liquid (EMIM); the second is based on a deep eutectic solvent with urea. The results show that the EMIM-based electrolyte maintains a homogeneous structure, with weak interactions between neutral and charged species and high ionic mobility while the urea-based electrolyte exhibits pronounced nanoscale segregation, with the formation of distinct domains and strong association between urea and [AlCl₂]+ ions, leading to reduced mobility.
铝硫(al)电池是传统锂离子系统的一个很有前途的替代品,因为铝的丰度、安全性和可持续性更高。然而,相容电解质的开发仍然是一个关键问题。在这项工作中,我们提出了两类酸性电解质的分子动力学研究基于AlCl3稀释不同浓度的1,2-二氟苯(dFBn):第一类含有离子液体(EMIM);第二种是基于尿素的深共熔溶剂。结果表明,emim基电解质保持了均匀的结构,中性和带电物质之间的相互作用弱,离子迁移率高;而尿素基电解质表现出明显的纳米级偏析,形成了不同的结构域,尿素和[AlCl 2]+离子之间存在强的结合,导致迁移率降低。
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Flotation separation mechanism of calcium minerals using novel synthesized amino acid based anionic collectors 新型合成氨基酸基阴离子捕收剂浮选分离钙矿物的机理
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129313
Manas Barai , N.S. Venkataramanan
Specific separation of fluorite and phosphate ores, such as fluorite (CaF2) and apatite (Ca5(PO4)3(OH, F, Cl) from carbonate ores, i.e., dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2), magnesite (Mg(CO3)2), and calcite (CaF2) and individual separation of apatite from fluorite using N-dodecyl glycinate (C12GlyNa), −aminomalonate (C12MalNa2), −aspartate (C12AspNa2), and -glutamate (C12GluNa2) surfaces were recorded by Hallimond tube flotation, ζ potential, UV–Vis absorbance, FTIR, molecular modeling, and DFT calculations. After carbonate mineral dissolution in collector solution, pH values changed from 2 to 7, but values remained unchanged for apatite and fluorite at a fixed 2 × 10−4 (M) concentration. With increasing the pH and concentration, recovery efficacy and negative ζ potential values increased significantly, resulting in spontaneous monolayer adsorptions. Monocarboxylate C12GlyNa exhibited higher but non-selective flotation across all minerals at natural and 10.5 pH. In contrast, the dicarboxylate group of C12MalNa2 is separated by one carbon atom, showing higher recovery for apatite and fluorite, but two and three methylene spacers, C12AspNa2 and C12GluNa2 exhibit approximately two-time higher OO distances than the M-M distance of apatite, but this distance is nicely matched with fluorite, resulting in higher flotation for fluorite than apatite. Calcite-coated C12MalNa2 did not show flotation because one Ca metal electrostatically interacted with one -(COO) unit; on the other hand, apatite exhibited higher recovery due to the spontaneous monolayer adsorption through electrostatic interactions between CaCa with two -(COO) units, resulting in apatite separation from calcite. The amount of collector remaining in solution after adsorption values were measured by UV–Vis spectroscopy. With varying concentration and pH at a fixed 2 × 10−4 M, surface adsorption rates were scrutinized by area under the alkyl -(CH2) stretching absorption band at (2993–2967 cm−1) and (2895–2810 cm−1) by FTIR. Molecular modeling and DFT calculations were used to expose the adsorption mechanism of amino acid-based collectors on mineral surfaces to improve recovery efficiency.
采用哈利蒙德管浮选、ζ电位、紫外-可见吸收光谱、红外光谱、分子模拟等方法,记录了氟石(CaF2)和磷灰石(Ca5(PO4)3(OH, F, Cl)从白云石(CaMg(CO3)2)、菱镁矿(Mg(CO3)2)和方解石(CaF2)等碳酸盐矿石中分离萤石和磷灰石(Ca5(PO4)3)和磷灰石(Ca5(PO4)3)以及磷灰石(C12GluNa2)等磷灰石从萤石中分离的过程。和DFT计算。碳酸盐矿物在捕收剂溶液中溶解后,pH值从2变化到7,但磷灰石和萤石的pH值在固定的2 × 10−4 (M)浓度下保持不变。随着pH和浓度的增加,回收效率和负ζ电位值显著增加,导致自发单层吸附。单羧酸盐C12GlyNa在自然和10.5 ph条件下对所有矿物均表现出较高的非选择性浮选。相比之下,C12MalNa2的二羧酸基被一个碳原子分开,对磷灰石和萤石的回收率更高,但两个和三个亚甲基间隔剂C12AspNa2和C12GluNa2的OO距离比磷灰石的M-M距离高约两倍,但这一距离与萤石的M-M距离很好地匹配。结果萤石的浮选率高于磷灰石。方解石包覆的C12MalNa2不表现出浮选,因为一个Ca金属与一个-(COO)−单元静电相互作用;另一方面,由于CaCa与2 -(COO)−单元之间的静电相互作用,导致磷灰石与方解石分离,磷灰石表现出较高的回收率。采用紫外可见光谱法测定了吸附后溶液中捕收剂的残留量。在固定的2 × 10−4 M条件下,在不同的浓度和pH条件下,用FTIR通过(2993-2967 cm−1)和(2895-2810 cm−1)的烷基-(CH2)拉伸吸收带下的面积来观察表面吸附率。通过分子模拟和DFT计算揭示了氨基酸基捕收剂在矿物表面的吸附机理,以提高回收效率。
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MD simulations of UCST liquid-liquid phase separations of [Hbet][Tf2N]/Water mixtures [Hbet][Tf2N]/水混合物UCST液-液分离的MD模拟
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129314
Hussen O. Mohammed , Ronen Zangi
We investigate computationally the upper critical solution temperature (UCST) phase behavior of protonated trimethylglycine (betaine) bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [Hbet][Tf2N], ionic liquid (IL) mixed with water. Literature reports on charge-fixed force-field models of ILs in the neat phase indicate that in order to reproduce experimental data, down-scaling of the ionic charges is necessary, in many cases, by a factor of 0.7–0.9. This reduction in the unit charges of the ions reflects a transfer of charge from anion to cation in the condensed phase of the IL, a phenomenon not accounted for by classical mechanics. In this paper, we find that in order to reproduce the experimentally observed transformation of a liquid-liquid phase-separated (biphasic) state to a homogeneous state by a temperature increase, the charges of the cation and anion of [Hbet][Tf2N] ought to be scaled-down by a factor of 0.95. This scaling factor is closer to 1, compared to typical values found in neat ILs, likely because in water mixtures the anion-to-cation charge transfer is limited. The resulting phase diagram, and in particular, the chemical compositions of the IL-rich and water-rich phases as a function of temperature, displays excellent agreement with experimental data. Exact determination of the simulation’s critical temperature is not decisive, and a plausible temperature range extends from the experimentally determined Tc up to 10 K higher. Furthermore, the viscosities of the system at very low water contents are higher by a factor of 2–6, relative to values reported in experiments. Analyses of the interactions between and within the ions indicate they are governed by electrostatic forces, except for those within the anions, in which case, hydrophobic interactions between the trifluoromethyl groups seem to dominate. In contrast to ion-ion interactions, the effective strength of the ion-water attraction increases with temperature. Given that the UCST behavior of [Hbet][Tf2N]/water mixture has already been exploited to desalinate seawater by forward-osmosis, the results presented here can further assist in designing and fine-tuning more efficient thermoresponsive draw solutes.
本文研究了质子化三甲基甘氨酸(甜菜碱)双(三氟甲基磺酰基)亚胺[Hbet][Tf2N]离子液体(IL)与水混合的上临界溶液温度(UCST)相行为。关于纯相离子离子固定电荷力场模型的文献报道表明,为了再现实验数据,在许多情况下,离子电荷的缩小是必要的,缩小幅度为0.7-0.9。离子单位电荷的减少反映了离子凝聚相中电荷从阴离子向阳离子的转移,这是经典力学无法解释的现象。在本文中,我们发现,为了重现实验观察到的液-液相分离(双相)状态在温度升高时向均匀状态的转变,[Hbet][Tf2N]的正离子和阴离子的电荷应该按0.95的比例缩小。与纯ILs中的典型值相比,该比例因子更接近于1,可能是因为在水混合物中阴离子到阳离子的电荷转移是有限的。所得相图,特别是富白介素相和富水相的化学成分随温度的变化,与实验数据非常吻合。精确确定模拟的临界温度并不是决定性的,合理的温度范围从实验确定的Tc延伸到10 K以上。此外,在非常低的含水量下,系统的粘度比实验中报告的值高2-6倍。对离子之间和离子内部相互作用的分析表明,除了阴离子内部的相互作用外,它们受静电力的支配,在阴离子内部,三氟甲基之间的疏水相互作用似乎占主导地位。与离子-离子相互作用相反,离子-水引力的有效强度随着温度的升高而增加。考虑到[Hbet][Tf2N]/水混合物的UCST行为已经被用于通过正向渗透淡化海水,本文的研究结果可以进一步帮助设计和微调更有效的热响应性吸取溶质。
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Concentration effects on the structural, transport, and dielectric properties of the energy storage system {NaBF4 – dimethyl sulfoxide} used in sodium-ion battery technology: A molecular dynamics approach and DFT method 钠离子电池技术中使用的能量存储系统{NaBF4 -二甲基亚砜}的结构、传输和介电性能的浓度效应:分子动力学方法和DFT方法
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129272
Soumia Chliyah, Sanaa Rabii, Ayoub Lahmidi, Samir Chtita, Mhammed El Kouali, Abdelkbir Errougui
The transition to sustainable energy has highlighted the need for the development of electrolytic energy storage systems. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are emerging as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries, offering advantages such as the availability of natural resources, reduced cost, and good low-temperature performance, making them particularly well-suited for large-scale energy storage applications. In this context, we employed two numerical simulation approaches: molecular dynamics (MD) and density functional theory (DFT) to examine the thermodynamic, structural, dynamic, and dielectric properties of the energy storage system {NaBF4 – Dimethylsulfoxide}. For this, we used the GROMOS force field for MD simulations under standard temperature and pressure conditions and at different concentrations ranging from 0.10 to 0.85 M. The DFT calculations were performed at the B3LYP functional level combined with the def2-TZVP and 6–311++G(d,p) basis sets, while implicit solvation effects were taken into account using the CPCM model. Finally, our results from MD and DFT approaches confirmed that the coordination environment of Na+ is formed by 3 DMSO molecules and one BF₄ anion. Moreover, the transport of ions as well as the dielectric response show a strong dependence on the salt concentration. Indeed, the increase in concentration leads to a decrease in ionic diffusion and a gradual drop in the dielectric permittivity of the electrolytic solution. These valuable results contribute to the optimization of a new generation of electrolytic systems related to sodium-based rechargeable battery technology.
向可持续能源的过渡凸显了开发电解储能系统的必要性。钠离子电池(sib)正在成为锂离子电池的一个有前途的替代品,具有自然资源的可用性,降低成本和良好的低温性能等优势,使其特别适合大规模储能应用。在此背景下,我们采用了两种数值模拟方法:分子动力学(MD)和密度泛函理论(DFT)来研究储能系统{NaBF4 -二甲基亚砜}的热力学、结构、动力学和介电性能。为此,我们使用GROMOS力场在标准温度和压力条件下以及不同浓度(0.10至0.85 m)下进行了MD模拟。DFT计算是在B3LYP功能水平上结合def2-TZVP和6-311 ++G(d,p)基集进行的,同时使用CPCM模型考虑了隐性溶剂化效应。最后,我们的MD和DFT方法的结果证实了Na+的配位环境是由3个DMSO分子和一个BF₄−阴离子形成的。此外,离子的输运和介电响应对盐浓度有很强的依赖性。事实上,浓度的增加导致离子扩散的减少和电解溶液的介电常数的逐渐下降。这些有价值的结果有助于优化与钠基可充电电池技术相关的新一代电解系统。
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Photoactive thermotropic liquid crystal systems and asymmetric electrochemical polymerization 光活性热致液晶系统与不对称电化学聚合
IF 5.2 2区 化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2026.129295
Aoi Tokutake, Hiromasa Goto
Photoactive-chiral liquid crystal—a photoactive dopant, a chiral dopant, and a smectic C* (SmC*)–inducing dopant were developed. Upon UV irradiation, the liquid-crystal system transformed into an isotropic phase, which subsequently reverted to a liquid-crystal phase under visible (Vis) light. In other words, Vis light generated the mesophase. Electrochemical polymerization conducted in chiral nematic (cholesteric, N*), smectic A, and SmC* phases yielded aggregation-imprinted, electro-optically active conjugated polymers. Electrochemically driven changes in the optical activity of the resulting polymers were confirmed using circular dichroism optical absorption measurements.
研究了光活性-手性液晶——光活性掺杂剂、手性掺杂剂和近晶C* (SmC*)诱导掺杂剂。在紫外线照射下,液晶系统转变为各向同性相,随后在可见(Vis)光下恢复为液晶相。换句话说,可见光产生了中间相。电化学聚合在手性向列相(胆甾相,N*)、近晶A相和SmC*相中进行,产生了聚集印迹的、电光活性的共轭聚合物。利用圆二色性光学吸收测量证实了电化学驱动的聚合物光学活性变化。
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