The Contribution of Density Functional Theory to the Atomistic Knowledge of Electrochromic Processes

Autor: Bruna Clara De Simone, Marta Erminia Alberto, Tiziana Marino, Nino Russo, Marirosa Toscano
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Molecules, Vol 26, Iss 19, p 5793 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1420-3049
DOI: 10.3390/molecules26195793
Popis: In this review, we provide a brief overview of the contribution that computational studies can offer to the elucidation of the electronic mechanisms responsible for the electrochromism phenomenon, through the use of the density functional theory (DFT) and its time-dependent formulation (TDDFT). Although computational studies on electrochromic systems are not as numerous as those for other physico-chemical processes, we will show their reliability and ability to predict structures, excitation energies, and redox potentials. The results confirm that these methods not only help in the interpretation of experimental data but can also be used for the rational design of molecules with interesting electrochromic properties to be initiated for synthesis and experimental characterization.
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