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  • Computational chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Molecular modeling

Background:

  • Raman Optical Activity (ROA) is crucial for studying molecular chirality.
  • Quantum mechanical modeling of ROA is computationally intensive for large systems.
  • Standard ab initio methods are often insufficient for complex molecular simulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply the fragment-based Molecular Tailoring Approach (MTA) for ROA spectra simulations.
  • To enable accurate modeling of large molecular systems (up to 407 atoms).
  • To provide a cost-effective strategy for ROA analysis in gas and solvent phases.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized density functional theory (DFT) with the fragment-based MTA.
  • Employed grafting-assisted MTA for ROA spectra calculations.
  • Validated results against full conventional calculations and experimental data.

Main Results:

  • MTA-based ROA spectra showed excellent agreement with full calculations.
  • Key spectral features were successfully reproduced.
  • Consistency with experimental data confirmed the method's effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The MTA offers a computationally efficient and accurate method for ROA spectra simulation.
  • This approach is suitable for large and complex molecular systems.
  • The study presents a cost-effective strategy for chiral molecule investigation.