Accurate ab initio determination of the van der Waals interaction in the X 2Σ+ ground state of LiHe

Accurate quantum-chemical ab initio calculations have been performed at the SCF and CEPA (coupled electron pair approximation) levels for the van der Waals interaction in the X ² Σ ⁺ ground state of LiHe. An extended basis set has been used and the counterpoise correction for the basis set superposition error (BSSE) has been applied. The calculated potential energy curve has a very shallow minimum at 11.56 a ₀ with a well depth of only 1.49 cm^?1. This is too small to allow for a bound vibrational level. The analysis of the results shows that the interaction mainly consists of the Pauli repulsion between Li(1s ²2s) and He (1s ²), which is decaying exponentially, and the attractive London dispersion energy. Van der Waals coefficients C₆, C₈, and C₁₀ have been determined by a least squares fit to the long-range part of the calculated potential curve.     

Ab initio calculations of small hydrides including electron correlation

Five different structures of CH₅ ⁺ and one structure of CH₅ ^– are calculated using a gaussian basis both in the SCF approximation and with the inclusion of electron correlation in the independent electron pair approximation (IEPA). While on SCF level the C _sstructure of CH₅ ⁺ has to lowest energy, the energy difference between the C _sand C _2vstructures becomes negligible if correlation is included. In contrast to this the approach of a proton to CH₄ at large and intermediate distances is most favorable towards a corner of the CH₄ tetrahedron which means a structure. The decomposition of CH₅ ⁺ into CH₃ ⁺ and H₂ requires 20kcal/mol on SCF level and 40 kcal/mol if correlation is included.     

On-line coupling of packed capillary electrochromatography with coordination ion spray-mass spectrometry for the separation of enantiomers

Pressure-supported packed capillary electrochromatography (CEC) and packed capillary high-performance liquid chromatography (pHPLC) have been coupled on-line to electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) and coordination ion spray-mass spectrometry (CIS-MS). Separation of enantiomers of barbiturates and chlorinated alkyl phenoxypropanoates were performed on a permethylated beta-cyclodextrin stationary phase by pressure-supported CEC. For on-line detection with ESI- and CIS-MS, a modified sheath-liquid interface was used. CIS-MS is a universal, novel ionization technique which improves the selectivity as well as the sensitivity. Charged complexes were formed through the addition of central complexing ions such as silver(I), cobalt(II), copper(II), and lithium(I) to the sheath flow. Advantages of CIS-MS detection compared to the ESI-MS mode are discussed. In the CIS-MS mode, increased sensitivity and high selectivity was attained through different possibilities of complexation. The superiority of pressure-supported CEC compared to pHPLC in the hyphenation with CIS-MS is demonstrated.     

Perhalogenmethylmercapto-heterocyclen, (VII) [1] konkurrenzreaktionen elektronenarmer,substituierter aromaten um die halogenmethylmercapto- BZW. Chlorgruppe von Cl3-nFnCSCl in starken saeuren

Electron-deficient aromatics, such as 2,5-bis(trifluoromethylmercapto)thiophene ($\text{1a}$) or (trifluoromethylmercapto)benzene ($\text{8a}$), react with F₃CSCl in the presence of F₃CSO₃ as a catalyst to give mainly 3-chloro-2,5-bis(trifluoromethylmercapto)thiophen ($\text{3a}$) and 1-chloro-4- or 2-(trifluoromethylmercapto)benzene ($\text{10}$, respectively. This reaction competes with the one expected to result in 2,3,5-tris(trifluoromethylmercapto)thiophene ($\text{2a}$) and 1,4- and 1,2-bis(trifluoromethylmercapto)benzene ($\text{9}$,$\text{9′}$), respectively. Further reactions of deactivated aromatics with Cl_3-nF_nCSCl show that the chlorine substitution is in general catalysed by strong acids. Reaction mechanisms are proposed for both Substitutions. The Cl_3-nF_nCS group in aromatics exerts a -M-effect in the case of an attack of a positive ion, e.g. H^⊕, the well-known +M-effect in the case of reactions with positively polarized molecules, e.g. CF₃S^β+Cl^β-.     

The direct determination of Brueckner orbitals with application to the H2 molecule

An iterative procedure is presented which allows for the direct determination of approximate Brueckner orbitals for small atomic and molecular systems. Starting from the Hartree-Fock determinant one first determines pair natural orbitals (PNOs) of independent electron pairs in the HF-field of the remaining electrons. The use of the generalized Brillouin-theorem then leads to an approximate Brueckner orbital for each electron pair. This procedure must be repeated up to self-consistency which is reached generally after 4–5 macroiterations. Applications to the ground state of H₂ show how important the use of Brueckner orbitals is to get good expectation values of one-electron operators and the correct asymptotic behaviour of the potential energy curve for large internuclear distances.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird eine Iterationsmethode beschrieben, die eine direkte Bestimmung genäherter Bruecknerorbitale für kleine atomare und molekulare Systeme gestattet. Ausgehend von der Hartree-Fock-Determinante bestimmt man zunächst Paar-NOs (PNOs) der unabhängigen Elektronenpaare im HF-Feld der übrigen Elektronen des Systems. Mit Hilfe des verallgemeinerten Brillouin-Theorems erhält man dann ein genähertes Bruecknerorbital für jedes Elektronenpaar. Dies Verfahren muß bis zur Selbstkonsistenz wiederholt werden, die man im allgemeinen nach 4–5 solcher Makroiterationen erreicht. Anwendung auf den Grundzustand des H₂-Moleküls zeigt, wie wichtig die Benutzung von Bruecknerorbitalen ist, wenn man gute Erwartungswerte von Einelektronenoperatoren und das richtige asymptotische Verhalten der Potentialkurve bei großen Abständen erhalten will.

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Résumé On propose un schéma itératif qui permet le calcul direct des orbitales de Brueckner approchées pour les atomes et les petites molécules. Partant du déterminant Hartree-Fock on calcule d'abord les PNO (pair natural orbitals) des paires indépendantes d'électrons dans le champ effectif des autres électrons dans l'approximation Hartree-Fock. Ensuite le théorème de Brillouin généralisé permet de calculer les orbitales de Brueckner approchées pour chaque paire d'electrons. On recommence le calcul des PNO, la self-consistance de cette méthode itérative s'établit en général au bout de 4 ou 5 macroitérations. Les applications à la molécule H₂ démontrent que l'utilisation d'orbitales de Brueckner s'impose si l'on s'intéresse à des bonnes valeurs moyennes d'opérateurs monoélectroniques ou au comportement asymptotique correct des courbes de potentiel aux grandes distances.

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Dedicated to the memory of Prof. K. H. Hansen.     

Analysis of functional groups on the surface of plasma-treated carbon nanofibers

Plasma chemically modified carbon nanofibers were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy with regard to the content of carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen and the contribution of carboxylic groups or ester, carbonyl and hydroxylic groups or ether on the surface. Unfortunately, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy only provides an average value of the first 10 to 15 molecular layers. For comparison, depth profiles were measured and wet chemical methods were applied to estimate the thickness of the functionalized layer and the distribution of oxygen-containing functional groups within the near-surface layers. The results indicate that the fiber surface is covered by a monomolecular oxygen-containing layer and that plasma treatment allows a complete oxygen functionalization of the uppermost surface layer. The best conditions for plasma treatment found within the set of parameters applied to generate complete functionalization are: plasma gas O(2)/Ar ratio 1:1, gas pressure 1-1.5 hPa, plasma power 80 W, treatment time >or= 5 min. Additionally, three quick and easy methods are presented to estimate the efficiency of plasma treatment with regard to surface functionalization: pyrolysis, contact angle measurements, and light permeability measurements of aqueous carbon nanofiber suspensions.     

Highly porous uranyl selenate nanotubules

A first amine-templated uranyl selenate based upon highly porous uranyl selenate nanotubules, (C4H12N)14[(UO2)10(SeO4)17(H2O)], has been prepared in the room-temperature reaction of uranyl nitrate, butylamine, and H2SeO4 in aqueous solution. The structure consists of nanometer-scale tubular [(UO2)10(SeO4)17(H2O)]14- units packed in a hexagonal-type fashion. The tubules have elliptical cross section with outer dimensions of 25 x 23 A = 2.5 x 2.3 nm. The internal free crystallographic diameter of the tubules is 12.6 A = 1.26 nm, which is comparable to the effective pore size in large-pore zeolites. This finding demonstrates the possibility of nanostructures for actinides in higher oxidation states and opens up a new area of research and exploration.     

Complexation of well-controlled low-molecular weight polyelectrolytes with antisense oligonucleotides

The influences of polymer-related properties such as molecular weight, charge density, counter ion, and hydrophilic block on the complexation of polyelectrolytes and a fluorescein-labeled oligonucleotide (ON) were investigated. A series of well-defined and well-controlled 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) polymers and block copolymers were prepared using living anionic and radical polymerization methods. Fluorescence measurement was used to reveal the effects of polymer molecular weight, charge density, and counter ion type on the complexation. PolyDMAEMA samples having double molecular weights of the chosen oligonucleotide gave the optimal complexation performance. Kinetic studies showed that high-molecular weight/high-charge density polymer samples produced very stable complexes. The fully charged polyDMAEMA displayed the strongest binding with the ON. These complexes were therefore less sensitive to the changes in the environment. PolyDMAEMA–DMSQ samples had slightly higher complexation ability than polyDMAEMA–MCQ (DMSQ: dimethylsulfate quat; MCQ: methylchloride quat). Both poly(DMAEMA-b-HEMA) and poly(DMAEMA–MCQ-b-PEG) block copolymers showed good complexation ability and steric stability [HEMA: 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate; PEG: poly(ethylene glycol)]. PEG, but not HEMA block, enhanced the effectiveness of polyDMAEMA–MCQ binding with the ON.     

High temperature corrosion behaviour of M(Co,Ni)CrAIY-coatings on high temperature materials-microanalytical investigations

In our former investigations, the phenomenon high temperature corrosion (HTC) was described exemplarily on selected materialcoating combinations for blades of stationary gas turbines, mainly in the temperature region of up to 750° C. To answer the question, in which manner higher gas inlet and/or higher material surface temperature would influence the HTC behaviour, a special analytical technique—the integral layer profile analysis—was introduced to ameliorate concentration profile methods. By examining IN 738 LC specimens with CoCrAlY plasma spray coating, stressed by hot gas at 900° C, the limits of this system are shown by explaining the corrosion mechanism; the method is also used for other systems, e.g. U 520 with NiCrAlY coating at 750° C.     

Ultraviolet Bremsstrahlung spectroscopy

Recent experimental progress has introduced Bremsstrahlung spectroscopy especially in the isochromat mode as a new surface analytical tool. Bremsstrahlung production may be regarded as radiative capture by solids and is therefore the inverse process to the well known photoemission. In contrast to photoemission which probes occupied electronic states at solid surfaces, Bremsstrahlung spectroscopy opens up the possibility to investigate unoccupied electronic states including the important region between Fermi- and vacuum energy. Measurements on polycrystalline materials will be discussed on the basis of an isotropic three step model for Bremsstrahlung emission. More recent experiments on single crystals with electrons of well defined energy and initial momentum $\text{k}\text{}$ have demostrated that $\text{k}\text{}$-resolved spectroscopy provides energy versus momentum dispersion relations for unoccupied bands. Application of spin polarized electron beams has advanced $\text{k}\text{}$-resolved Bremsstrahlung spectroscopy to a state of maturity comparable to spin polarized angle resolved photoemission. This paper attempts to review the development and summarize the present state of ultraviolet Bremsstrahlung isochromat spectroscopy.