Equilibrium and Dynamical Characteristics of Imidazole Langmuir Monolayers on Graphite Sheets

Using molecular dynamics techniques, we examine structural and dynamical characteristics of liquid-like imidazole (Im) monolayers physisorbed onto a planar graphite sheet, at T = 384 K. Our simulations reveal that molecular orientations in the saturated monolayer exhibit a bistable distribution, cha...

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Autores principales: Rodriguez, J., Elola, M.D., Laria, D.
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spelling todo:paper_15206106_v119_n29_p9123_Rodriguez2023-10-03T16:20:29Z Equilibrium and Dynamical Characteristics of Imidazole Langmuir Monolayers on Graphite Sheets Rodriguez, J. Elola, M.D. Laria, D. Gears Graphite Molecular dynamics Monolayers Dynamical characteristics Intermolecular interactions Langmuir monolayers Molecular dynamics techniques Orientational motion Parallel arrangement Saturated monolayers Spatial correlations Hydrogen bonds graphite imidazole imidazole derivative chemistry hydrogen bond molecular dynamics Graphite Hydrogen Bonding Imidazoles Molecular Dynamics Simulation Using molecular dynamics techniques, we examine structural and dynamical characteristics of liquid-like imidazole (Im) monolayers physisorbed onto a planar graphite sheet, at T = 384 K. Our simulations reveal that molecular orientations in the saturated monolayer exhibit a bistable distribution, characterized by an inner parallel arrangement of the molecules in close contact with the substrate and a slanted alignment, in those lying in adjacent, outer locations. Compared to the results found in three-dimensional, bulk phases, the analysis of the spatial correlations between sites participating in hydrogen bonding shows a clear enhancement of the intermolecular interactions, which also leads to stronger dipolar correlations. As a result, the gross structural features of the monolayer can be cast in terms of mesoscopic domains, comprising units articulated via winding hydrogen bonds, that persist along typical time intervals of a few tens of picoseconds. On the dynamical side, a similar comparison of the characteristic decorrelation time for orientational motions shows a 4-fold increment. Contrasting, the reduction of the system dimensionality leads to a larger diffusion constant. Possible substrate-induced anisotropies in the diffusive motions are also investigated. (Figure Presented) © 2014 American Chemical Society. Fil:Rodriguez, J. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina. Fil:Elola, M.D. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina. Fil:Laria, D. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina. JOUR info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/ar http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_15206106_v119_n29_p9123_Rodriguez
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topic Gears
Graphite
Molecular dynamics
Monolayers
Dynamical characteristics
Intermolecular interactions
Langmuir monolayers
Molecular dynamics techniques
Orientational motion
Parallel arrangement
Saturated monolayers
Spatial correlations
Hydrogen bonds
graphite
imidazole
imidazole derivative
chemistry
hydrogen bond
molecular dynamics
Graphite
Hydrogen Bonding
Imidazoles
Molecular Dynamics Simulation
spellingShingle Gears
Graphite
Molecular dynamics
Monolayers
Dynamical characteristics
Intermolecular interactions
Langmuir monolayers
Molecular dynamics techniques
Orientational motion
Parallel arrangement
Saturated monolayers
Spatial correlations
Hydrogen bonds
graphite
imidazole
imidazole derivative
chemistry
hydrogen bond
molecular dynamics
Graphite
Hydrogen Bonding
Imidazoles
Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Rodriguez, J.
Elola, M.D.
Laria, D.
Equilibrium and Dynamical Characteristics of Imidazole Langmuir Monolayers on Graphite Sheets
topic_facet Gears
Graphite
Molecular dynamics
Monolayers
Dynamical characteristics
Intermolecular interactions
Langmuir monolayers
Molecular dynamics techniques
Orientational motion
Parallel arrangement
Saturated monolayers
Spatial correlations
Hydrogen bonds
graphite
imidazole
imidazole derivative
chemistry
hydrogen bond
molecular dynamics
Graphite
Hydrogen Bonding
Imidazoles
Molecular Dynamics Simulation
description Using molecular dynamics techniques, we examine structural and dynamical characteristics of liquid-like imidazole (Im) monolayers physisorbed onto a planar graphite sheet, at T = 384 K. Our simulations reveal that molecular orientations in the saturated monolayer exhibit a bistable distribution, characterized by an inner parallel arrangement of the molecules in close contact with the substrate and a slanted alignment, in those lying in adjacent, outer locations. Compared to the results found in three-dimensional, bulk phases, the analysis of the spatial correlations between sites participating in hydrogen bonding shows a clear enhancement of the intermolecular interactions, which also leads to stronger dipolar correlations. As a result, the gross structural features of the monolayer can be cast in terms of mesoscopic domains, comprising units articulated via winding hydrogen bonds, that persist along typical time intervals of a few tens of picoseconds. On the dynamical side, a similar comparison of the characteristic decorrelation time for orientational motions shows a 4-fold increment. Contrasting, the reduction of the system dimensionality leads to a larger diffusion constant. Possible substrate-induced anisotropies in the diffusive motions are also investigated. (Figure Presented) © 2014 American Chemical Society.
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author Rodriguez, J.
Elola, M.D.
Laria, D.
author_facet Rodriguez, J.
Elola, M.D.
Laria, D.
author_sort Rodriguez, J.
title Equilibrium and Dynamical Characteristics of Imidazole Langmuir Monolayers on Graphite Sheets
title_short Equilibrium and Dynamical Characteristics of Imidazole Langmuir Monolayers on Graphite Sheets
title_full Equilibrium and Dynamical Characteristics of Imidazole Langmuir Monolayers on Graphite Sheets
title_fullStr Equilibrium and Dynamical Characteristics of Imidazole Langmuir Monolayers on Graphite Sheets
title_full_unstemmed Equilibrium and Dynamical Characteristics of Imidazole Langmuir Monolayers on Graphite Sheets
title_sort equilibrium and dynamical characteristics of imidazole langmuir monolayers on graphite sheets
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_15206106_v119_n29_p9123_Rodriguez
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