Theory and computational modeling: Medium reorganization and donor/acceptor coupling in electron transfer processes

Newton, M D; Feldberg, S W; Smalley, J F

doi:10.2172/653946

Title: Theory and computational modeling: Medium reorganization and donor/acceptor coupling in electron transfer processes

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The continuing goal is to convert the rapidly accumulating mechanistic information about electron transfer (et) kinetics (often representable in terms of simple rate constants) into precise tools for fine-tuned control of the kinetics and for design of molecular-based systems which meet specified et characteristics. The present treatment will be limited to the kinetic framework defined by the assumption of transition state theory (TST). The primary objective of this paper is to report recent advances in the theoretical formulation, calculation, and analysis of energetics and electronic coupling pertinent to et in complex molecular aggregates. The control of et kinetics (i.e., enhancing desired processes, while inhibiting others) involves, of course, both system energetics (especially reorganization energies (E{sub r}) and free energy changes ({Delta}G{sup 0})) and electronic coupling of local D and A sites, which for thermal processes is most directly relevant only after the system has reached the appropriate point (or region) along the reaction coordinate (i.e., the transition state). The authors first discuss TST rate constant models, emphasizing genetic features, but also noting some special features arising when metal electrodes are involved. They then turn to a consideration of detailed aspects of medium reorganization and donor/acceptor coupling. With these theoretical toolsmore »« less

Authors:: Newton, M D; Feldberg, S W; Smalley, J F

Publication Date:: Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1998

Research Org.:: Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States)

OSTI Identifier:: 653946

Report Number(s):: BNL-65271
ON: DE98004404; BR: KC030301; TRN: AHC2DT05%%25

DOE Contract Number:: AC02-76CH00016

Resource Type:: Technical Report

Resource Relation:: Other Information: PBD: Mar 1998

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 40 CHEMISTRY; ELECTRON TRANSFER; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; BINDING ENERGY; ELECTRONS; VALENCE; FREE ENERGY; ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE; MOLECULES; ELECTROCHEMISTRY; CHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS

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                    Newton, M D, Feldberg, S W, and Smalley, J F. Theory and computational modeling: Medium reorganization and donor/acceptor coupling in electron transfer processes.  United States: N. p., 1998. 
        Web.  doi:10.2172/653946.

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                    Newton, M D, Feldberg, S W, & Smalley, J F. Theory and computational modeling: Medium reorganization and donor/acceptor coupling in electron transfer processes.  United States.  https://doi.org/10.2172/653946

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                    Newton, M D, Feldberg, S W, and Smalley, J F. 1998.  
        "Theory and computational modeling: Medium reorganization and donor/acceptor coupling in electron transfer processes".  United States.  https://doi.org/10.2172/653946.  https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/653946.

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