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  • Computational Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • OPLS-based force fields (FFs) are effective for bulk properties of imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs).
  • Validation of OPLS FFs for IL solvent structure is limited by scarce high-level theoretical and experimental data.
  • Imidazolium-based ILs are crucial in various chemical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and compare two OPLS force fields (OPLS-2009IL and OPLS-VSIL) for modeling the solvent structure of common ionic liquids.
  • To validate the accuracy of these force fields against ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations.
  • To investigate cation-anion interactions and pi-pi stacking in imidazolium-based ILs.

Main Methods:

  • Ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations were performed for [BMIM][Cl], [BMIM][BF4], and [BMIM][PF6].
  • Two OPLS force fields were evaluated: OPLS-2009IL (all-atom) and OPLS-VSIL (virtual site).
  • Analyses included radial distribution functions (RDFs), combined distribution functions (CDFs), and spatial distribution functions (SDFs).

Main Results:

  • Both OPLS-2009IL and OPLS-VSIL captured the general solvent structure of the studied ILs.
  • The OPLS-VSIL force field demonstrated superior quantitative accuracy in reproducing interaction distances.
  • Detailed insights into short- and long-range structural patterns of these ionic liquids were obtained.

Conclusions:

  • The OPLS-VSIL force field provides a more accurate representation of ionic liquid structures compared to OPLS-2009IL.
  • AIMD simulations serve as a valuable benchmark for validating force fields in ionic liquid research.
  • This study enhances understanding of molecular interactions governing IL structure and properties.