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Chouchen B, Mhadhbi N, Gassoumi B, Hamdi I, Hadi H, der Maur MA, Chouaih A, Ladhari T, Magazù S, Naïli H, Ayachi S. DFT-Computational Modeling and TiberCAD Frameworks for Photovoltaic Performance Investigation of Copper-Based 2D Hybrid Perovskite Solar Absorbers. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:29263-29273. [PMID: 39005796 PMCID: PMC11238307 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
Abstract
In this work, we use a combination of dispersion-corrected density functional theory (DFT-D3) and the TiberCAD framework for the first time to investigate a newly designed and synthesized class of (C6H10N2)[CuCl4] 2D-type perovskite. The inter- and intra-atomic reorganization in the crystal packing and the type of interaction forming in the active area have been discussed via Hirshfeld surface (HS) analyses. A distinct charge transfer from CuCl4 to [C6H10N2] is identified by frontier molecular orbitals (FMOs) and density of states (DOS). This newly designed narrow-band gap small-molecule perovskite, with an energy gap (E g) of 2.11 eV, exhibits a higher fill factor (FF = 81.34%), leading to an open-circuit voltage (V oc) of 1.738 V and a power conversion efficiency (PCE) approaching ∼10.20%. The interaction between a donor (D) and an acceptor (A) results in a charge transfer complex (CT) through the formation of hydrogen bonds (Cl-H), as revealed by QTAIM analysis. These findings were further supported by 2D-LOL and 3D-ELF analyses by visualizing excess electrons surrounding the acceptor entity. Finally, we performed numerical simulations of solar cell structures using TiberCAD software.
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- Bilel Chouchen
- Laboratory of Automatic, Electrical Systems and Environment (LAESE), The National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), University of Monastir, Av. Ibn El Jazzar Skanes, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory Physico Chemistry of the Solid State, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, BP 1171, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
- University of Monastir, Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies of Monastir, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), University of Monastir, Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Avenue of Environment, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory Physico Chemistry of the Solid State, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, BP 1171, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Group, Lorestan University, Khorramabad 6815144316, Iran
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Technology and Solid Properties (LTPS), Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University of Mostaganem, BP 227 Mostaganem 27000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Automatic, Electrical Systems and Environment (LAESE), The National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), University of Monastir, Av. Ibn El Jazzar Skanes, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche e Informatiche, Scienze Fisiche e Scienze della Terra, Università di Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D'Alcontres n°31, S. Agata, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Laboratory Physico Chemistry of the Solid State, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, BP 1171, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Physico-Chemistry of Materials (LR01ES19), Faculty of Sciences, University of Monastir, Avenue of the Environment, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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Belhocine Y, Rahali S, Allal H, Assaba IM, Ghoniem MG, Ali FAM. A Dispersion Corrected DFT Investigation of the Inclusion Complexation of Dexamethasone with β-Cyclodextrin and Molecular Docking Study of Its Potential Activity against COVID-19. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26247622. [PMID: 34946702 PMCID: PMC8708408 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The encapsulation mode of dexamethasone (Dex) into the cavity of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), as well as its potential as an inhibitor of the COVID-19 main protease, were investigated using density functional theory with the recent dispersion corrections D4 and molecular docking calculations. Independent gradient model and natural bond orbital approaches allowed for the characterization of the host–guest interactions in the studied systems. Structural and energetic computation results revealed that hydrogen bonds and van der Waals interactions played significant roles in the stabilization of the formed Dex@β-CD complex. The complexation energy significantly decreased from −179.50 kJ/mol in the gas phase to −74.14 kJ/mol in the aqueous phase. A molecular docking study was performed to investigate the inhibitory activity of dexamethasone against the COVID-19 target protein (PDB ID: 6LU7). The dexamethasone showed potential therapeutic activity as a SARS CoV-2 main protease inhibitor due to its strong binding to the active sites of the protein target, with predicted free energy of binding values of −29.97 and −32.19 kJ/mol as calculated from AutoDock4 and AutoDock Vina, respectively. This study was intended to explore the potential use of the Dex@β-CD complex in drug delivery to enhance dexamethasone dissolution, thus improving its bioavailability and reducing its side effects.
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- Youghourta Belhocine
- Department of Petrochemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Technology, 20 August 1955 University of Skikda, El Hadaik Road, P.O. Box 26, Skikda 21000, Algeria;
- Correspondence: (Y.B.); (S.R.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Arts, Qassim University, Ar Rass, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (Y.B.); (S.R.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Technology, Faculty of Technology, 20 August 1955 University of Skikda, El Hadaik Road, P.O. Box 26, Skikda 21000, Algeria
- Correspondence: (Y.B.); (S.R.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Petrochemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Technology, 20 August 1955 University of Skikda, El Hadaik Road, P.O. Box 26, Skikda 21000, Algeria;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (M.G.G.); (F.A.M.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (M.G.G.); (F.A.M.A.)
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Silva RAL, da Silva Filho DA, Moberg ME, Pappenfus TM, Janzen DE. Halogen Interactions in Halogenated Oxindoles: Crystallographic and Computational Investigations of Intermolecular Interactions. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26185487. [PMID: 34576963 PMCID: PMC8464904 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26185487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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X-ray structural determinations and computational studies were used to investigate halogen interactions in two halogenated oxindoles. Comparative analyses of the interaction energy and the interaction properties were carried out for Br···Br, C-H···Br, C-H···O and N-H···O interactions. Employing Møller-Plesset second-order perturbation theory (MP2) and density functional theory (DFT), the basis set superposition error (BSSE) corrected interaction energy (Eint(BSSE)) was determined using a supramolecular approach. The Eint(BSSE) results were compared with interaction energies obtained by Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QTAIM)-based methods. Reduced Density Gradient (RDG), QTAIM and Natural bond orbital (NBO) calculations provided insight into possible pathways for the intermolecular interactions examined. Comparative analysis employing the electron density at the bond critical points (BCP) and molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) showed that the interaction energies and the relative orientations of the monomers in the dimers may in part be understood in light of charge redistribution in these two compounds.
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- Rodrigo A. Lemos Silva
- Institute of Physics, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil; (R.A.L.S.); (D.A.d.S.F.)
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- Institute of Physics, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil; (R.A.L.S.); (D.A.d.S.F.)
- International Center for Condensed Matter Physics, University of Brasilia, CP 04455, Brasilia 70919-970, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA;
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- Division of Science and Mathematics, University of Minnesota, Morris, MN 56267, USA;
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA;
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Gassoumi B, Ben Mohamed F, Castro M, Melendez F, Karayel A, Nouar L, Madi F, Ghalla H, Özkınalı S, Kovalenko V, Ben Chaabane R, Ben Ouada H. In silico exploration of O-H…X2+ (X = Cu, Ag, Hg) interaction, targeted adsorption zone, charge density iso-surface, O-H proton analysis and topographic parameters theory for calix[6]arene and calix[8]arene as model. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Gassoumi B, Mohamed FEB, Khedmi N, Karayel A, Echabaane M, Ghalla H, Özkınalı S, Ben Chaabane R. Theoretical assessment of calix[4]arene-N-β-ketoimine (n=1-4) derivatives: Conformational studies, optoelectronic, and sensing of Cu 2+cation. J Mol Model 2021; 27:16. [PMID: 33409596 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-020-04622-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Herein, we have investigated the key functions of the calix[4]arene, abbreviated as CX [1], and designed its several derivatives by substitution of the functional groups. Molecular geometry provides an intuitive understanding of the effect of functional groups on various physical properties. The addition of the N-β-ketoimine (n = 1-4) ligands has a direct effect on the stretching vibration of the H-bonding interaction. The results showed that all molecules possess absorption bands at 190 nm and in the range between 200 and 300 nm assigned to π-π* and n-π* transitions. HOMO-LUMO energy gap of the CX[4]-N-β-ketoimine, one with chemical hardness of 1.62 eV, has been found to be 3.24 eV calculated at B3LYP/6-31 + G(d) level of theory. This finding explains the good kinetic stability of this compound. The large values of electrophilicity make the current molecules as a good electrophilic species. The atom in molecule (AIM) and the reduced density gradient (RDG) analyses showed the type and the strength of the interactions taking place between Cu2+ and the β-ketoimine ligands.
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- B Gassoumi
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), Faculty of Science of Monastir, Avenue of Environnment, University of Monastir, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia.
- Institute of Light and Matter, UMR5306 University of Lyon1-CNRS, University of Lyon, 69622, Villeurbanne Cedex, France.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences of AlMikhwah, Al-BAHA University, Al Baha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences of AlMikhwah, Al-BAHA University, Al Baha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- NANOMISENE Lab, LR16CRMN01, Centre for Research on Microelectronics and Nanotechnology CRMN of Technopark of Sousse, B.P. 334, Sahloul, 4034, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Quantum and Statistical Physics Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Monastir, 5079, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), Faculty of Science of Monastir, Avenue of Environnment, University of Monastir, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia.
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Gassoumi B, Ghalla H, Chaabane RB. A theoretical study of the global and local electrophilicity, nucleophilicity, polarizability and QTAIM theory for calix[4]arene-gas interaction. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04554. [PMID: 32775724 PMCID: PMC7399128 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The calix[4]arene molecule, abbreviated as CX[4], is known by the four phenolic groups and a hydrophobic cavity able to enclose small molecules. The interactions between CX[4] and NO3, NO2, CO2, and N2 gas molecules have been studied. These guest species are placed inside and outside the cavity of the host molecule CX[4]. The formation of H-bonding has been deeply discussed based on the infrared spectrum and the polarizability analysis. Global and local indices have been calculated for a series of gas (NO3, NO2, CO2 and N2) in interaction with the CX[4] molecule to explain the electrophilic or nucleophilic activations in endo-vs. exo-cavity interaction zone. As expected, there is a correlation between the proposed global electrophilicity and global nucleophilicity together for an explanation of the chemo-selectivity region. Finally, the topological parameter analyses of the host-guests interactions have been estimated by using DFT calculations.
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- B. Gassoumi
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), University of Monastir, Faculty of Science of Monastir, Avenue of Environnment, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia
- Institute of Light and Matter, UMR5306 University of Lyon 1-CNRS, University of Lyon, 69622, Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- University of Monastir, Quantum and Statistical Physics Laboratory, Faculty of Science, Monastir, 5079, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Interfaces (LIMA), University of Monastir, Faculty of Science of Monastir, Avenue of Environnment, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia
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