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A new multiscale classical model accurately simulates the optical properties of plasmonic nanoparticles in solution. This approach captures crucial interactions between nanoparticles and solvents, advancing computational chemistry.

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Area of Science:

Computational Chemistry
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit unique optical properties crucial for various applications.
Accurately modeling the optical response of solvated NPs requires accounting for complex NP-solvent interactions.
Existing methods may lack the accuracy or efficiency for real-size, solvated plasmonic systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel, fully atomistic multiscale classical approach for modeling the optical response of solvated plasmonic nanoparticles.
To incorporate mutual interactions between plasmonic substrates and surrounding solvent molecules.
To provide a flexible and reliable method for simulating diverse plasmonic systems.

Main Methods:

Coupling the Frequency Dependent Fluctuating Charges and Fluctuating Dipoles (ωFQFμ) model for plasmonic substrates.
Utilizing the polarizable Fluctuating Charges (FQ) classical force field for the solvating environment.
Integrating NP-radiation and NP-solvent interactions within a unified ωFQFμ/FQ framework.

Main Results:

The ωFQFμ/FQ approach demonstrates remarkable accuracy in reproducing optical responses.
The model accurately predicts plasmon resonance frequency shifts, especially for sub-quantum-size NPs.
Successful simulations of homogeneous and bimetallic NPs in various solvents showcase the method's flexibility.

Conclusions:

The developed ωFQFμ/FQ approach offers a powerful tool for simulating optical properties of solvated plasmonic nanoparticles.
This method provides high accuracy and flexibility, advancing the computational study of plasmonic systems.
The approach is validated and ready for application to complex NP-solvent systems.