scholarly journals Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles: A Fine Characterization to Unveil Their Thermodynamic Stability

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1195
Author(s):  
Elena Piacenza ◽  
Alessandro Presentato ◽  
Francesco Ferrante ◽  
Giuseppe Cavallaro ◽  
Rosa Alduina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Characterization ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Dft Calculation ◽  
Colloidal Solution ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Electrosteric Stabilization ◽  
Stress Oxidative ◽  
Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles

Among the plethora of available metal(loid) nanomaterials (NMs), those containing selenium are interesting from an applicative perspective, due to their high biocompatibility. Microorganisms capable of coping with toxic Se-oxyanions generate mostly Se nanoparticles (SeNPs), representing an ideal and green alternative over the chemogenic synthesis to obtain thermodynamically stable NMs. However, their structural characterization, in terms of biomolecules and interactions stabilizing the biogenic colloidal solution, is still a black hole that impairs the exploitation of biogenic SeNP full potential. Here, spherical and thermodynamically stable SeNPs were produced by a metal(loid) tolerant Micrococcus sp. Structural characterization obtained by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed that these SeNPs were surrounded by an organic material that contributed the most to their electrosteric stabilization, as indicated by Zeta (ζ) potential measurements. Proteins were strongly adsorbed on the SeNP surface, while lipids, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids more loosely interacted with SeNMs as highlighted by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and overall supported by multivariate statistical analysis. Nevertheless, all these contributors were fundamental to maintain SeNPs stable, as, upon washing, the NM-containing extract showed the arising of aggregated SeNPs alongside Se nanorods (SeNRs). Besides, Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculation unveiled how thiol-containing molecules appeared to play a role in SeO32− bioreduction, stress oxidative response, and SeNP stabilization.

Electronic Structure Of (AgSb)xPbn-2xTen

2003 ◽  
Vol 793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel I Bilc ◽  
S.D. Mahanti ◽  
M.G. Kanatzidis
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Ab Initio ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Two Component System ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Covalent Interaction ◽  
Salt Structure ◽  
Linearized Augmented Plane Wave

ABSTRACTComplex quaternary chalcogenides (AgSb)xPbn-2xTen (0<x<n/2) are thought to be narrow band-gap semiconductors which are very good candidates for room and high temperature thermoelectric applications. These systems form in the rock-salt structure similar to the well known two component system PbTe (x=0). In these systems Ag and Sb occupy Pb sites randomly although there is some evidence of short-range order. To gain insights into the electronic structure of these compounds, we have performed electronic structure calculations in AgSbTe2 (x=n/2). These calculations were carried out within ab initio density functional theory (DFT) using full potential linearized augmented plane wave (LAPW) method. The generalized gradient approximation (GGA) was used to treat the exchange and correlation potential. Spinorbit interaction (SOI) was incorporated using a second variational procedure. Since it is difficult to treat disorder in ab initio calculations, we have used several ordered structures for AgSbTe2. All these structures show semimetallic behavior with a pseudogap near the Fermi energy. Te and Sb p orbitals, which are close in energy, hybridize rather strongly indicating a covalent interaction between Te and Sb atoms.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of the Germathioacid Chloride Coordinated by an N-Heterocyclic Carbene §

Inorganics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasunobu Egawa ◽  
Chihiro Fukumoto ◽  
Koichiro Mikami ◽  
Nobuhiro Takeda ◽  
Masafumi Unno
Keyword(s):  
Carboxylic Acid ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Dft Calculation ◽  
Acid Chlorides ◽  
Carboxylic Acid Chloride ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Nitrogen Ligands ◽  
Bond Property ◽  
Nitrogen Bonds

Carboxylic acid chlorides are useful substrates in organic chemistry. Many germanium analogues of carboxylic acid chloride have been synthesized so far. Nevertheless, all of the reported germathioacid chlorides use bidentate nitrogen ligands and contain germanium-nitrogen bonds. Our group synthesized germathioacid chloride, Ge(S)Cl{C6H3-2,6-Tip2}(Im-i-Pr2Me2), using N-heterocyclic carbene (Im-i-Pr2Me2). As a result of density functional theory (DFT) calculation, it was found that electrons are localized on sulfur, and the germanium-sulfur bond is a single bond with a slight double bond property.

Density Functional Theory Approach for Muon Sites Estimation in Mn3Sn

2021 ◽  
Vol 1028 ◽  
pp. 199-203
Author(s):  
Fiqhri Heda Murdaka ◽  
Edi Suprayoga ◽  
Abdul Muizz Pradipto ◽  
Kohji Nakamura ◽  
Agustinus Agung Nugroho
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Generalized Gradient ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Electrostatic Potential Calculation ◽  
A Site ◽  
Linearized Augmented Plane Wave

We report the estimation of muon sites inside Mn3Sn using density functional theory based on the full-potential linearized augmented plane wave (FLAPW) calculation. Our calculation shows that the Perdew–Burke–Ernzerhof (PBE) Generalized-Gradient Approximation (GGA) functional is closer to the experimental structure compared to the von Barth-Hedin Local Density Approximation (LDA)-optimized geometry. The PBE GGA is therefore subsequently used in FLAPW post-calculation for the electrostatic potential calculation to find the local minima position as a guiding strategy for estimating the muon site. Our result reveals at least two muon sites of which one is placed at the center between two Mn-Sn triangular layers (A site) and the other at the trigonal prismatic site of Sn atom (B site). The total energy of Mn3Sn system in the presence of muon at A site or B site are compared and we find that A site is a more favorable site for muon to stop.

Effect of Solute Ta on Grain Refinement of Al-7Si-0.3Mg Based Alloys

2022 ◽  
Vol 327 ◽  
pp. 54-64
Author(s):  
Ivo Spacil ◽  
David Holec ◽  
Peter Schumacher ◽  
Jiehua Li
Keyword(s):  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Dft Calculation ◽  
Interface Energy ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Grain Refiner ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
The Density Functional Theory ◽  
Sandwich Configuration ◽  
Scanning Electron

Different Ta concentrations together with stochiometric grain refiner (Al-2.2Ti-1B) in Al-Si-Mg based alloys were investigated with the aim to elucidate grain refinement mechanisms. Post-solidification microstructure was characterised using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), with a special focus on the Ta-rich layer (more likely to be Al3Ta) on the basal planes (0001) of TiB2. A significant grain refinement was observed by using the solute Ta together with stochiometric grain refiner (Al-2.2Ti-1B). In order to further elucidate the formation of Ta-rich layer on the basal planes (0001) of TiB2, the Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculation were also performed to determine the interface energies of different interfaces and sandwich configurations, including Al (111), Al3Ti (112) and Al3Ta (112) at the interface of TiB2 basal plane (0001). It was found that the interface energy for Ti-terminated TiB2 at the interface throughout all configurations involved in this paper is lower than that for B-terminated TiB2, indicating that Ti-terminated TiB2 is more favourable. It was also found that the Al3Ta configuration yields the same interface energies as the Al3Ti configuration. Furthermore, the interface energy of the sandwich configuration also shows nearly identical values along the TiB2 // Al3Ti and TiB2 // Al3Ta interface energy, strongly indicating that the solute Ti can be fully replaced by the solute Ta.

scholarly journals Do two oxidants (ferric-peroxo and ferryl-oxo species) act in the biosynthesis of estrogens? A DFT calculation

RSC Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (27) ◽  
pp. 15196-15201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang-Yun Wang ◽  
Hui-Min Yan ◽  
Yan-Li Han ◽  
Zhu-Xia Zhang ◽  
Xiao-Yun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Dft Calculation ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Two Oxidants ◽  
Ferric Peroxo

Density functional theory calculations were performed in order to reveal the mysterious catalytic step of the biosynthesis of estrogens.

Spin Alignment Studies on the Muon-Site Determination in La2CuO4

2020 ◽  
Vol 860 ◽  
pp. 154-159
Author(s):  
Muhammad Redo Ramadhan ◽  
Irwan Ramli ◽  
Dita Puspita Sari ◽  
Budhy Kurniawan ◽  
Azwar Manaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Potential Distribution ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Dft Calculation ◽  
Minimum Energy ◽  
Point Dipole ◽  
Spin Alignment ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Muon Site ◽  
Insulating Gap

Here we report spin-alignment contributions to muon coordinate calculated utilizing density functional theory (DFT) calculation. We estimated four different antiferromagnetic (AF) spin alignments in La2CuO4. We observed small changes by adjusting spin configurations in DFT calculations. Cu-spin value of 0.61 µB is constant in all calculations. The insulating gap of 1.9 eV is unchanged in all configurations. Muon coordinate was defined as the most minimum energy in atomic potential distribution. By assuming that Cu-spin is a point dipole for each atom, internal fields for muon were calculated and compared to known experimental results.

EMPIRICAL METHODS FOR ESTIMATING THE DETONATION PROPERTIES OF ENERGETIC TNAZ MOLECULAR DERIVATIVES

2004 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 379-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
MIN-HSIEN LIU ◽  
CHENG CHEN ◽  
YAW-SHUN HONG
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Dft Calculation ◽  
Enthalpies Of Formation ◽  
Detonation Properties ◽  
Group Additivity ◽  
Detonation Pressure ◽  
Empirical Methods ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Hybrid Density Functional

Following the successful synthesis of the TNAZ (1,3,3-trinitroazetidine), the amine reactant is theoretically replaced to yield the hypothesized TNAZ molecular derivatives. Hybrid density-functional theory (DFT) calculation method was applied to model TNAZ and its derivatives. In this investigation, the target molecular volumes were initially obtained using the group additivity approach, and then transferred into molecular densities. The densities and the least squares estimated enthalpies of formation (ΔHf) of TNAZ, and the corresponding derivatives, were obtained and the Kamlet–Jacobs empirical equations were used to determine the related detonation velocity and detonation pressure. The simulation results reveal that four of the TNAZ molecular derivatives perform similarly to the traditionally used RDX (1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazacyclohexane). Two other derivatives outperform RDX, with performance that approach that of HMX (1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclooctane).

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