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MolPy: A Large Language Model-Friendly Toolkit for Reactive Topology Editing in Polymer Simulations
Jichen Li1, Fabian Schwarz1, Wentao Guo2
1Department of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, 75121 Uppsala, Sweden.
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling
|July 1, 2026
Summary
A new toolkit, MolPy, streamlines polymer modeling by integrating system construction and simulation workflows. This platform enhances automation and compatibility for advanced polymer research.
Area of Science:
- Polymer Science
- Computational Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Molecular modeling of synthetic polymers relies heavily on automation and diverse simulation tools.
- Current infrastructure for polymer system construction, modification, and parametrization is fragmented.
- Existing methods lack seamless integration, hindering efficient workflow orchestration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce MolPy, an extensible and chemically intuitive toolkit for polymer system building and simulation workflow orchestration.
- To bridge the gap in practical infrastructure for polymer modeling.
- To facilitate streamlined and automated polymer modeling pipelines.
Main Methods:
- Developed MolPy with a modular architecture and clear separation of responsibilities.
- Implemented a stable and inspectable execution model.
- Ensured flexible extensions for new chemical building blocks and bonding schemes.
Main Results:
- MolPy automatically integrates new components into construction, topology generation, and force-field assignment.
- The toolkit supports interoperability with established simulation tools.
- MolPy enables automated polymer modeling workflows compatible with LLM-driven orchestration.
Conclusions:
- MolPy provides a unified platform for polymer system construction and simulation.
- The toolkit enhances efficiency and compatibility in polymer modeling workflows.
- MolPy is poised to support future advancements in automated and LLM-driven polymer research.
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