Quantum Chemistry and Astrochemistry: A Match Made in the Heavens
RC Fortenberry - The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2024 - ACS Publications
Quantum chemistry can uniquely answer astrochemical questions that no other technique
can provide. Computations can be parallelized, automated, and left to run continuously …
can provide. Computations can be parallelized, automated, and left to run continuously …
Nanostructured silicate catalysts for environmentally benign Strecker-type reactions: status quo and quo vadis
VV Kouznetsov, JG Hernández - RSC advances, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Chemical processes are usually catalytic transformations. The use of catalytic reagents can
reduce the reaction temperature, decrease reagent-based waste, and enhance the …
reduce the reaction temperature, decrease reagent-based waste, and enhance the …
Preparation of methanediamine (CH2(NH2)2)—A precursor to nucleobases in the interstellar medium
JH Marks, J Wang, RC Fortenberry… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Although methanediamine (CH2 (NH2) 2) has historically been the subject of theoretical
scrutiny, it has never been isolated to date. Here, we report the preparation of …
scrutiny, it has never been isolated to date. Here, we report the preparation of …
Hydrophobic Trinuclear Copper Cluster‐Containing Organic Framework for Synergetic Electrocatalytic Synthesis of Amino Acids
N Li, C Pan, G Lu, H Pan, Y Han, K Wang… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Electrocatalytic synthesis of amino acids provides a promising green and efficient pathway
to manufacture the basic substances of life. Herein, reaction of 2, 5‐perfluroalkyl …
to manufacture the basic substances of life. Herein, reaction of 2, 5‐perfluroalkyl …
On the detectability of interstellar diaminomethane ((NH2)2CH2)
AG Watrous, BR Westbrook… - Monthly Notices of the …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
The recent synthesis of diaminomethane ((NH2) 2CH2) under simulated interstellar
conditions implies that this molecule is likely present in the interstellar medium (ISM), and …
conditions implies that this molecule is likely present in the interstellar medium (ISM), and …
Formation of ethane clathrate hydrate in ultrahigh vacuum by thermal annealing
BK Malla, G Vishwakarma, S Chowdhury… - The Journal of …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The existence of many molecules in the form of clathrate hydrates (CHs) in ultrahigh vacuum
(UHV) and cryogenic conditions has not been explored adequately. In the present study, a …
(UHV) and cryogenic conditions has not been explored adequately. In the present study, a …
Natural product synthesis by a nanoporous In-MOF Catalyst: Crystallographic insight by incorporating substrate inside its nanopores
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising candidates as nanoporous heterogeneous
catalysts over other solid catalysts. Herein, utilizing a new tetra-acid ligand and employing …
catalysts over other solid catalysts. Herein, utilizing a new tetra-acid ligand and employing …
In-depth exploration of catalytic sites on amorphous solid water: I. The astrosynthesis of aminomethanol
GM Bovolenta, G Silva-Vera, S Bovino… - Physical Chemistry …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Chemical processes taking place on ice-grain mantles are pivotal to the complex chemistry
of interstellar environments. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the …
of interstellar environments. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the …
Ultraviolet-Initiated Decomposition of Solid 1, 1-Diamino-2, 2-Dinitroethylene (FOX-7)
AM Turner, JH Marks, JT Lechner… - The Journal of …, 2023 - ACS Publications
FOX-7 (1, 1-diamino-2, 2-dinitroethylene) was photolyzed with 202 nm photons to probe
reaction energies, leading to the decomposition of this energetic material and to compare …
reaction energies, leading to the decomposition of this energetic material and to compare …
Multicomponent Synthesis of 5‐Cyano‐pyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidines Enabled by Aerobic Manganese Catalysis
HT Qu, ZH Wu, GC Zhong, YC Zhang… - Advanced Synthesis …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
An aerobic Mn (III)-catalyzed one-pot three-component synthesis of 5-cyano-pyrazolo [1, 5-
a] pyrimidines has been described. The synergistic combination of Strecker reaction and …
a] pyrimidines has been described. The synergistic combination of Strecker reaction and …