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Electron-density-dependent fused-sphere surfaces derived from pseudopotential calculations.

G A Arteca1, N D Grant

  • 1Département de Chimie et Biochimie, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada.

Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design
|April 27, 1999
PubMed
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This study refines fused-sphere models for molecular boundaries using atomic radii derived from pseudopotential calculations. Optimized radii accurately approximate low-electron density regions around heavy atoms in molecules.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational chemistry
  • Molecular modeling
  • Quantum chemistry

Background:

  • Fused-sphere models approximate molecular boundaries using electron density.
  • Current models are limited, especially for heavier elements.
  • Pseudopotential methods simplify electron density calculations for many-electron systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Extend fused-sphere models to molecules with heavy atoms (beyond the second row).
  • Evaluate pseudopotential calculations for deriving accurate atomic radii.
  • Develop an optimized set of variable atomic radii for improved fused-sphere surface generation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized large- and small-core pseudopotential calculations.
  • Derived atomic radii from computed electron densities.

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  • Constructed fused-sphere surfaces using optimized radii.

    • Main Results:

    • Pseudopotential calculations effectively provide atomic radii for model construction.
    • An optimal set of variable atomic radii was determined.
    • The refined model accurately approximates low-electron density regions around heavy atoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Fused-sphere models enhanced with pseudopotential-derived radii offer a robust approximation for molecular boundaries.
    • This approach is particularly valuable for systems containing heavy atoms.
    • The study provides a practical method for generating improved molecular surface representations.