A TDDFT study on the hydrogen-bonding effect on ESIPT mechanism for [2,2′-bipyridyl]-3,3′-diol-(H2O) n (n = 0, 1, 2) clusters: single or double?

The excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) mechanisms of [2,2′-bipyridyl]-3,3′-diol (BP(OH)₂) in gas are studied by using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) methods. The intramolecular hydrogen bond (H-bond) is strengthened in the first excited-state in view of the structural parameters and infrared (IR) vibrational frequencies. The enhanced intramolecular H-bond is favourable for ESIPT process. The effect of the extra intermolecular H-bond between BP(OH)₂ and water on ESIPT is considered. The potential energy surfaces, molecular electrostatic potential, topological analysis, frontier molecular orbitals, absorption and fluorescence spectra are investigated. Our calculated results show that the intermolecular H-bond enhances the intramolecular H-bond, changes the mechanism and decreases the barrier height of ESIPT process.     

Nature of dual fluorescence in 2-(quinolin-2-yl)-3-hydroxychromone: Tuning between concurrent H-bond directions and ESIPT pathways

Synthesis of the quinoline-substituted 3-hydroxychromone is reported, spectral and fluorescent properties of the title compound are investigated in different solvents. The question of the possibility of the participation of the substituent heterocycle’s nitrogen atom in H-bond formation as well as in the ESIPT process is discussed. Quantum-chemical modeling provides evidence that the structure with an alternative H-bond to nitrogen is more energetically favorable and strongly prevails in solutions. However, our calculations together with the experimental data reveal that the excited species with the intramolecular N…HO hydrogen bond type undergoes rapid radiationless deactivation. This leads to a conclusion that the low-intensity dual-band fluorescence of the title compound in solutions originates from the traces of the conformation with the traditional “flavonol-like” H-bond to the carbonyl oxygen atom. A possibility to reversibly tune the direction of the intramolecular H-bond formation and thus regulate the ESIPT process pathway is demonstrated by the example of protonation/deprotonation of the title compound in a methylene chloride solution.     

取代基对2-(2-羟基苯基)苯并噻唑分子内氢键及质子转移的影响:密度泛函理论研究

运用密度泛函(DFT)和含时密度泛函(TD DFT)理论方法研究了在2-(2-羟基苯基)苯并噻唑(HBT)苯环羟基的邻位或对位分别引入羟基和醛基后的衍生物分子内质子转移过程,考察了取代基的电子效应及取代位置对分子内氢键和质子转移反应的影响,模拟计算了各分子的IR振动光谱和电子光谱.研究发现,HBT及其衍生物分子可以形成分子内氢键,且激发态时氢键增强.基态时以醇式构型稳定存在,激发态时酮式结构为优势构象.分子的最大吸收峰和发射峰主要源于电子从前线分子轨道HOMO到LUMO之间的跃迁.基态分子内质子转移需要越过较高的能垒因而难以发生,而激发态时只需越过较低能垒就很容易发生激发态分子内质子转移.取代基的电子效应和取代位置对HBT分子氢键强度、互变异构体的相对稳定性、电子光谱及质子转移反应的能垒均有一定影响.     

ArF laser-induced discharge interruption in a mixture of C2H3Cl/CF4/CH4, CF4/CH4, and C2H3Cl/He

The ArF-laser (193-nm)-induced discharge interruption is comparatively described in a mixture of C₂H₃Cl/CF ₄/CH₄, CF₄/CH₄, and C₂ H₃Cl/He using a hollow-cathode-type discharge tube. The unfocused ArF laser (typically 27 mJ/cm² and 10 ns duration) illuminated both the negative glow inside the hollow cathode and the column between the two electrodes. With a 1.8-torr mixture of C₂ H₃Cl/CF₄, the discharge current of 1 mA was decreased rapidly with a current-decay time constant of 1 μs and a current-decay rate of 1 kA/s. With a 1.5-torr mixture of CF₄/CH₄, 2.2 μs and 450 A/s were obtained. With a 1.5-torr mixture of CH₂H₃Cl/He, a time constant of over 3 μs and a rate of less than 300 A/s were obtained. An analysis of the discharge interruption induced by ArF-laser irradiation is given in terms of photon-plasma kinetics. The current peak induced by ArF irradiation is also explained for a mixture of C₂H₃ Cl/He in terms of photoionization and photodetachment processes     

Computational studies on amino-type excited-state intramolecular proton transfer and subsequent cis–trans isomerisation reactions of three 2-(2'-aminophenyl)benzothiazole derivatives

Excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) reactions of three amino-type 2-(2'-aminophenyl)benzothiazole (PBT-NH₂) derivatives, that is, 2-(2'-methylaminophenyl)benzothiazole (PBT-NHMe), 2-(2'-acetylaminophenyl)benzothiazole (PBT-NHAc) and 2-(2'-tosylaminophenyl)benzothiazole (PBT-NHTs), have been explored by the time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) method with the B3LYP density functional. In addition, their absorption and fluorescence spectra were also simulated at the same theoretical level. The present studies reveal that the energy barriers of the first singlet excited state of the three titled compounds along the ESIPT reactions are predicted at 0.39, 0.30 and 0.12 eV, respectively, suggesting that the inclusion of a strong electron-withdrawing tosyl group can remarkably facilitate the occurrence of the ESIPT reaction, while the involvement of an electron-donating methyl group has no effect on the ESIPT process of the amino-type hydrogen-bonding system. Following the ESIPT, both PBT-NHAc and PBT-NHTs molecules can also undergo the cis–trans isomerisation reactions along the C₂–C₃ bond between benzothiazole and phenyl moieties, in which the energy barriers of the trans-tautomer → cis-tautomer isomerisations in both ground states are calculated at 0.33 and 0.27 eV, respectively. This implies that there may exist a long-lived trans-tautomer species in the ground states for PBT-NHAc and PBT-NHTs, as observed in the spectroscopic experiments of PBT-NHTs.     

2019年3期 电子期刊

通过Debus-Radziszewski、Suzuki-Miyaura和Knoevenagel缩合反应,设计合成了一种新型的咪唑衍生物L,并使用傅里叶变换红外光谱和核磁共振氢谱对合成化合物进行了结构表征。不同极性溶剂中光物理性质和密度泛函理论计算结果表明该系列化合物具有典型的分子内电荷转移（Intramolecular charge transfer,ICT）效应;紫外-可见吸收和荧光发射光谱证实它表现出聚集诱导猝灭（Aggregation-caused quenching,ACQ）性质。进一步的光物理性质测试表明化合物L在THF/H₂O混合溶液中可实现对2,4,6-三硝基苯酚（苦味酸,picric acid,PA）的检测,检测限为3.7×10^-6 mol/L。     

一些含桥羧基配体的羰基钼(Ⅰ)化合物的NMR研究

化合物(1)[(CO)₄Mo(SPh)₂Mo(CO)₄]同羧酸L反应得到桥羧基配体的羰基钼(Ⅰ)化合物[Bu₄N][(CO)₃Mo(SPh)₂LMo(CO₃)](L=CF₃COO,HCOO,CH₃COO,C₂H₅COO,OOCCH₂CH₂COO,Me₃COO),在室温下测定了它们的¹H,¹³C,⁹⁵MoNMR谱,由于配位基团、对称性及Mo-Mo键长等结构的变化,两者的谱线差别很大,特别是⁹⁵MoNMR更为敏感,即使是不同的羧基也会影响它的化学位移和线宽,其屏蔽和线宽的顺序是Me₃COO^-1 > C₂H₅COO^-1 > CH₃COO^-1 > HCOO^-1 > F3COO^-1。     

Structural,Electronic and Charge Transfer Studies of Highly Sensitive Fluorescent Probe 2-((E)-2-(1-phenyl-1H-phenanthro[9,10-d]imidazol-2-yl)vinyl)phenol: Quantum Chemical Investigations

This article presents a facile synthesis of novel class of bluish-green fluorescent 2-((E)-2-(1-phenyl-1H-phenanthro[9,10-d]imidazol-2-yl)vinyl)phenol [PPIVP] and their optical, electrochemical and thermal properties. Detailed photophysical and quantum chemical studies have been performed to elucidate the origin of the dual emission shifts. PPIVP undergo excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) reaction leading a large Stoke’s shifted fluorescence emission from the phototautomer. The results of quantum chemical investigations not only confirmed the intramolecular charge transfer characteristics of the ESIPT tautomers but also provided a rational for the observed high fluorescence quantum efficiency in the solid state. The high photoluminescence quantum yield in the solid state is ascribed to twisted chromophores due to phenyl substituents at 1,2-position of the phenanthroimidazole ring which restricted intramolecular motion, leading to an optically allowed lowest optical transition without self quenching.     

Dual-Fluorescence Probe of Environment Basicity (Hydrogen Bond Accepting Ability) Displaying no Sensitivity to Polarity

3-Hydroxyquinolones (3HQs) are a new class of water soluble dual fluorescence probes that can monitor both polarity and basicity (H-bond accepting ability) parameters. Both parameters play an important role in proteins and lipid membranes. Nevertheless, no method exists actually to measure the basicity parameter separately from the polarity. To achieve this aim, we synthesized 2-benzofuryl-3-hydroxy-4(1H)-quinolone (3HQ-Bf) and characterized its photophysical properties by UV, steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy. Due to its extended conjugation and totally planar conformation, 3HQ-Bf is characterized by a high fluorescence quantum yield. In solution, this dye shows an excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) reaction resulting in two tautomer bands in the emission spectra. The ESIPT reaction can be considered as irreversible and is governed by rate constants from 0.6 to 8 × 10⁹ s⁻¹, depending on the solvent. The analysis of the spectral properties of 3HQ-Bf in a series of organic solvents revealed a marginal sensitivity to the solvent polarity, but an exquisite sensitivity to solvent basicity, as shown by the linear dependence of the logarithm of the emission bands intensity ratio, log(I_N*/I_T*), as well as the absorption or emission maxima wavenumbers as a function of the solvent basicity parameter. This probe may find useful applications through coupling to a protein ligand, for characterizing the H-bond acceptor ability at the ligand binding site as well as for studying the basicity changes of lipid membranes during their chemo- and thermotropic conversions.     

激发态质子转移分子2-（2′-羟基苯基）苯并噻唑在不同溶剂中的光谱特性

观测了2-（2′-羟基苯基）苯并噻唑（HBT）在不同极性溶剂中的吸收光谱和荧光光谱,详细研究了溶剂极性对HBT发生激发态分子内质子转移（ESWT）影响的机制。吸收光谱表明在常态条件下,HBT在各种溶剂中都以烯醇式构型和酮式构型共同存在,但以烯醇式构型占绝大多数。荧光光谱表明在纯环己烷溶剂中,HBT被紫外光激发时,绝大多数烯醇式构型发生ESIPPT转变为酮式构型,分子的ESIPT效率最大。在含有乙醇的极性溶剂中,HBT烯醇式会形成溶剂化的烯醇式构型,阻碍分子发生ESIPT反应。溶剂中乙醇含量愈多极性愈强,溶剂化烯醇式的成份就愈多,HBT的ESIPT效率就愈低。以400nm光激发HBT溶液时,在510nm处发现酮式构型荧光,从而确认了400nm处的弱吸收是酮式构型的吸收;且在436和456nm处还有新的荧光峰,分析其可能来源于酮式构型去质子化阴离子的发射。     

Surface chemistry of alkyl and perfluoro ethers: a FTIR and ab initio study of adsorption and decomposition of CF3OCF3 on an Al2O3 surface

The adsorption and thermal decomposition of perfluorodimethyl ether, (CF₃)₂O, on a high-surface-area Al₂O₃ surface was investigated by FTIR under both vacuum and pressure conditions. IR spectra in the 4000-1050 cm⁻¹ range were collected and the spectral assignments were assisted by quantum chemical ab initio calculations. The spectral evidence indicated that (CF₃)₂O decomposed to form adsorbed fluoroformate, FCOO (ads). Increases of temperature (up to 525 K) caused the FCOO (ads) to convert to hydrogen formate, HCOO (ads). Surface hydroxyl groups participated in the decomposition of (CF₃)₂O and the conversion of FCOO (ads) to HCOO (ads). A decomposition mechanism is proposed.     

激发态质子转移分子2-(2'-羟基苯基)苯并噻唑在不同溶剂中的光谱特性

观测了2-(2’-羟基苯基)苯并噻唑(HBT)在不同极性溶剂中的吸收光谱和荧光光谱,详细研究了溶剂极性对HBT发生激发态分子内质子转移(ESIPT)影响的机制。吸收光谱表明在常态条件下,HBT在各种溶剂中都以烯醇式构型和酮式构型共同存在,但以烯醇式构型占绝大多数。荧光光谱表明在纯环己烷溶剂中,HBT被紫外光激发时,绝大多数烯醇式构型发生ESIPT转变为酮式构型,分子的ESIPT效率最大。在含有乙醇的极性溶剂中,HBT烯醇式会形成溶剂化的烯醇式构型,阻碍分子发生ESIPT反应。溶剂中乙醇含量愈多极性愈强,溶剂化烯醇式的成份就愈多,HBT的ESIPT效率就愈低。以400 nm光激发HBT溶液时,在510 nm处发现酮式构型荧光,从而确认了400 nm处的弱吸收是酮式构型的吸收;且在436和456nm处还有新的荧光峰,分析其可能来源于酮式构型去质子化阴离子的发射。     

(2+2)RESONANCE-ENHANCED MULTIPHOTON IONIZATION-FRAGMENTATION STUDY OF DIMETHYLAMINE

The multiphoton ionization spectra of dimethylamine are given in the 445-470 nm region. A time of flight mass spectrometer was used,and experiment was done under collision free condition. It is found that (2+2) resonance enhanced multiphoton ionization through (n_N,3s) Rydberg state produces parent ions which endure pseudo-α and C—N bond cleavages. The former forms CH₃N⁺H=CH₂ ions,and the latter gives CH₂=N⁺H₂ ions .     

A TDDFT Study on the Excited-State Intramolecular Proton Transfer (ESIPT): Excited-State Equilibrium Induced by Electron Density Swing

One important issue of current interest is the excited-state equilibrium for some ESITP dyes. However, so far, the information about the driving forces for excited-state equilibrium is very limited. In this work, the time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) method was employed to investigate the nature of the excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT). The geometric structures, vibrational frequencies, frontier molecular orbitals (MOs) and the potential-energy curves for 1-hydroxy-11H-benzo[b]fluoren-11-one (HHBF) in the ground and the first singlet excited state were calculated. Analysis of the results shows that the intramolecular hydrogen bond of HHBF is strengthened from E to E*. Moreover, it is found that electron density swing between the proton acceptor and donor provides the driving forces for the forward and backward ESIPT, enabling the excited-state equilibrium to be established. Furthermore, we proposed that the photoexcitation and the interchange of position for electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups are the main reasons for the electron density swing. The potential-energy curves suggest that the forward ESIPT and backward ESIPT may happen on the similar timescale, which is faster than the fluorescence decay of both E* and K* forms.     

石墨烯在Al_2O_3(0001)表面生长的模拟研究

基于密度泛函理论的广义梯度近似法,对用化学气相沉积法在蓝宝石(α-Al_2O_3)(0001)表面上生长石墨烯进行理论研究.研究结果表明:CH_4在α-Al_2O_3(0001)表面上的分解是吸热过程,由CH_4完全分解出C需要较高能量及反应能垒,这些因素不利于C在衬底表面的存在.在α-Al_2O_3(0001)表面,石墨烯形核的活跃因子并不是通常认为的C原子,而是CH基团.通过CH基团在α-Al_2O_3(0001)表面上的迁移聚集首先形成能量较低的(CH)_x结构.模拟研究(CH)_x对揭示后续石墨烯的形核生长机理具有重要意义.     

LIF diagnostics of hydroxyl radical in a methanol containing atmospheric-pressure plasma jet

In this paper, a pulsed-dc CH_3OH/Ar plasma jet generated at atmospheric pressure is studied by laser-induced fluorescence(LIF) and optical emission spectroscopy(OES). A gas–liquid bubbler system is proposed to introduce the methanol vapor into the argon gas, and the CH3OH/Ar volume ratio is kept constant at about 0.1%. Discharge occurs in a 6-mm needle-to-ring gap in an atmospheric-pressure CH_3OH/Ar mixture. The space-resolved distributions of OH LIF inside and outside the nozzle exhibit distinctly different behaviors. And, different production mechanisms of OH radicals in the needle-to-ring discharge gap and afterglow of plasma jet are discussed. Besides, the optical emission lines of carbonaceous species, such as CH, CN, and C_2 radicals, are identified in the CH_3OH/Ar plasma jet. Finally, the influences of operating parameters(applied voltage magnitude, pulse frequency, pulsewidth) on the OH radical density are also presented and analyzed.     

High resolution submillimetre spectroscopy at 890 GHz

A molecular absorption line of CF₂=CH₂ is in close coincidence with the 337 μm transition of the HCN maser. The absorption coefficient and the separation of this line from maser centre frequence have been measured.     

有机分子的结构与排列方式对原子电荷分布及静电作用的影响

对由两个相同的长直链分子(CH3(CH2)5—R(R=COOH,CH3,OH)、CH3(CH2)4—COOH))呈镜面对称分布组成的四种模型,及由两个CH3(CH2)5COOH分子平行分布组成的模型进行了量化计算,研究了分子间距、功能团、链长及排列方式对原子电荷分布及分子静电相互作用的影响.结果表明:1)分子中不同位置的亚甲基团(—CH2—)的C原子电荷各不相同.2)原子电荷不仅受到分子链长及功能团的影响,同时,当分子间距及排列方式发生改变时,原子电荷也发生改变;双分子模型较单分子模型的原子电荷变化较大.3)分子间静电作用由尾基功能团的极性决定,由强到弱为—COOH—OH—CH3,分子中其他原子对静电作用的贡献较小;分子链长的增加导致尾基功能团中电荷减少,从而使得分子间静电作用减弱.     

Temperature dependence of fluorescence decay rates of mono-valent-cation uranyl nitrates

Fluorescence decay rates, fluorescence and absorption spectra of seven mono-valent-cation uranyl nitrates, XUO₂(NO₃)₃ where X = Ag, NH₄, K, Rb and Cs and Y₂UO₂(NO₃)₄ where Y = K and (CH₃)₄N, have been measured. The temperature dependence of fluorescence decay rates can be explained by assuming that the fluorescent level is always in thermal equilibrium with another level at higher energy. The decay rates are correlated with the ionic radii of the mono-valent-cations and the difference in normal coordinates of the ground and excited states.     

Total Cross Sections for Electron Scattering from CF4, CF3H,CF2H2, and CFH3 Molecules in Energy Range from 100 to 3000 eV

The additivity rule has been employed to calculate the total cross sections for electron scattering by CF4,CF3 H, CF2 H2, and CFH3 molecules over an incident energy range from 100 to 3000 e V. Compared with other calculations and experimental data for CF4, excellent agreement has been obtained. Above 1000 eV, there are no experimental data for CF3H, CF2H2, and CFH3, so the present results can provide comparison and prediction for experimental research.