Machine learning activation energies of chemical reactions

T Lewis‐Atwell, PA Townsend… - Wiley Interdisciplinary …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Application of machine learning (ML) to the prediction of reaction activation barriers is a new
and exciting field for these algorithms. The works covered here are specifically those in …

NCIPLOT and the analysis of noncovalent interactions using the reduced density gradient

R Laplaza, F Peccati, R A. Boto, C Quan… - Wiley …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Noncovalent interactions are of utmost importance. However, their accurate treatment is still
difficult. This is partially induced by the coexistence of many types of interactions and …

Photochemical dearomative cycloadditions of quinolines and alkenes: scope and mechanism studies

R Guo, S Adak, P Bellotti, X Gao… - Journal of the …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Photochemical dearomative cycloaddition has emerged as a useful strategy to rapidly
generate molecular complexity. Within this context, stereo-and regiocontrolled …

How directed evolution reshapes the energy landscape in an enzyme to boost catalysis

R Otten, RAP Pádua, HA Bunzel, V Nguyen… - Science, 2020 - science.org
The advent of biocatalysts designed computationally and optimized by laboratory evolution
provides an opportunity to explore molecular strategies for augmenting catalytic function …

Machine learning meets mechanistic modelling for accurate prediction of experimental activation energies

K Jorner, T Brinck, PO Norrby, D Buttar - Chemical Science, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Accurate prediction of chemical reactions in solution is challenging for current state-of-the-
art approaches based on transition state modelling with density functional theory. Models …

London dispersion helps refine steric A-values: dispersion energy donor scales

E Solel, M Ruth, PR Schreiner - Journal of the American Chemical …, 2021 - ACS Publications
We suggest a scale of dispersion energy donors (DEDs) that allows for direct comparisons
with steric effects. This scale is based on the classic A-values and allows groups to reorient …

London dispersion interactions rather than steric hindrance determine the enantioselectivity of the Corey–Bakshi–Shibata reduction

C Eschmann, L Song, PR Schreiner - Angewandte Chemie, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The well‐known Corey–Bakshi–Shibata (CBS) reduction is a powerful method for
the asymmetric synthesis of alcohols from prochiral ketones, often featuring high yields and …

Simple and efficient visualization of aromaticity: bond currents calculated from NICS values

E Paenurk, R Gershoni-Poranne - Physical Chemistry Chemical …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Aromaticity is a fundamental concept in chemistry, underpinning the properties and reactivity
of many organic compounds and materials. The ability to easily and accurately discern …

Mechanistic Inference from Statistical Models at Different Data-Size Regimes

DM Lustosa, A Milo - ACS Catalysis, 2022 - ACS Publications
The chemical sciences are witnessing an influx of statistics into the catalysis literature.
These developments are propelled by modern technological advancements that are leading …

Chalcogen bonding and hydrophobic effects force molecules into small spaces

FU Rahman, D Tzeli, ID Petsalakis… - Journal of the …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Supramolecular capsules are desirable containers for the study of molecular behavior in
small spaces and offer applications in transport, catalysis, and material science. We report …