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Area of Science:

  • Computational Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Understanding non-covalent interactions is crucial in molecular recognition and materials design.
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are fundamental building blocks in various chemical systems.
  • The interaction between small hydrocarbons and PAHs influences molecular assembly and properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the geometries and interaction energies of methane clusters with naphthalene and pyrene.
  • To elucidate the dominant forces governing the interaction between methane and larger polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
  • To compare the interaction mechanisms with those observed in smaller systems like benzene-methane.

Main Methods:

  • Coupled cluster with single, double, and perturbative triple excitations (CCSD(T)) calculations.
  • Extrapolation to the basis set limit for accurate energy determination.
  • Analysis of intermolecular forces, including dispersion and electrostatic contributions.

Main Results:

  • Estimated CCSD(T) interaction energies at the basis set limit were -1.92 kcal mol⁻¹ (naphthalene) and -2.50 kcal mol⁻¹ (pyrene).
  • Dispersion forces are the primary attractive component, significantly larger than electrostatic interactions.
  • Methane's preferred orientation shifts from monodentate (benzene) to a dispersion-stabilized configuration above hexagonal rings in naphthalene and pyrene clusters.

Conclusions:

  • Dispersion interactions, mainly between carbon atoms, dominate methane-PAH attraction, unlike the electrostatic-driven monodentate structure with benzene.
  • The study refutes the notion of pi-hydrogen bonds, highlighting the role of van der Waals forces in these systems.
  • The findings provide insights into the non-covalent interactions relevant for understanding PAH-based materials and molecular recognition.