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  • Computational Chemistry
  • Chemical Reaction Dynamics
  • Process Automation

Background:

  • Automated reaction network exploration is hindered by unreliable transition-state (TS) searches.
  • Manual intervention is often required due to frequent TS search failures, increasing time and errors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust technique for generating optimal input structures for automated TS searches.
  • To enhance the reliability and efficiency of computational chemistry workflows.

Main Methods:

  • Generating input structures via spatial alignment and stepwise torsional rotations of reactants.
  • Ranking generated structures based on geometric criteria to ensure proper atomic alignment and minimize steric hindrance.
  • Utilizing single-ended reaction path optimization algorithms for TS searches.

Main Results:

  • The developed procedure provides suitable input structures for TS searches within seconds.
  • Significantly improves the robustness of automated TS searches.
  • Successfully tested on diverse chemical reaction examples.

Conclusions:

  • The new method enhances the automation of reaction network exploration by providing reliable inputs for TS searches.
  • Reduces manual effort and accelerates computational chemistry studies.
  • Applicable in industrial settings for daily use.