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    Structural and Functional Models for the Molybdenum, Tungsten and Copper Enzymes: Synthesis, Properties and Reactivity

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Moradi Shoeili, Zeinab (Author) ; Mohammadi Boghaei, Davar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In order to obtain more insight into the enzymatic oxygen-atom-transfer (OAT) process and elucidate the relation between the structure and function of the synthetic model complexes, new molybdenum and tungsten complexes containing different chelating ligands were systematically prepared and investigated. Herein, the cis-dioxo-molybdenum(VI) complexes with new aromatic dithiolene ligands, formulated as [MoO2(2,3ppdt)2]NR4 and [MoO2(3,4ppdt)2]NR4, (2,3ppdt= pyrido-2,3-pyrazine-2,3-dithiolato, 3,4ppdt= pyrido-3,4-pyrazine-2,3-dithiol and R= Et or Bu) were prepared and investigated by elemental analysis, IR, 1H NMR and UV-Vis spectroscopic methods. An OAT reaction of [MoO2(2,3ppdt)2]2– with PPh3... 

    Functionalized carbon nanotubes in ZnO thin films for photoinactivation of bacteria

    , Article Materials Chemistry and Physics ; Volume 130, Issue 1-2 , October , 2011 , Pages 598-602 ; 02540584 (ISSN) Akhavan, O ; Azimirad, R ; Safa, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    2011
    Abstract
    Two types of unfunctionalized and functionalized multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were prepared to be applied in fabrication of MWCNT-ZnO nanocomposite thin films with various MWCNT contents. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicated formation of functional groups on surface of the functionalized MWCNTs in the MWCNT-ZnO nanocomposite. Formation of the effective carbonaceous bonds between the ZnO and the MWCNTs was also investigated through photoinactivation of Escherichia coli bacteria on surface of the both unfunctionalized and functionalized MWCNT-ZnO nanocomposites. The functionalized MWCNT-ZnO nanocomposites showed significantly stronger photoinactivation of the bacteria than the... 

    Adsorption and dissociation of hydrogen peroxide on small Pd xM3-x (M = Pt, Cu; X = 1-3) clusters: A hybrid density functional study

    , Article Molecular Physics ; Volume 109, Issue 14 , May , 2011 , Pages 1797-1804 ; 00268976 (ISSN) Nahali, M ; Gobal, F ; Arab, R ; Sharif University of Technology
    2011
    Abstract
    The adsorption and dissociation of H2O2 on small PdxM3-x (M=Pt, Cu; x = 1-3) clusters is investigated using the B3PW91 hybrid density functional method. Natural bond orbitals are analysed to obtain partial charges on atoms, dipole moments, bond orders, and hybrid orbitals of the PdxM3-x-H2O2 systems. The calculated adsorption energies are in the range of -0.32 to -2.12 eV. Generally, H2O2 adsorbs on top positions through one of its oxygen atoms and only in a few cases reacts with the cluster through both oxygen and hydrogen sides. In the latter case the cluster sites which are negatively charged interact with the hydrogen atoms. Interestingly, on the triplet Pd2Pt cluster, H2O2 dissociates... 

    Gold at crossroads of radical generation and scavenging at density functional theory level: Nitrogen and oxygen free radicals versus their precursors in the face of nanogold

    , Article Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry ; Volume 34, Issue 1 , 2021 ; 08943230 (ISSN) Ahmadi, A ; Kassaee, M. Z ; Ayoubi Chianeh, M ; Fattahi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    John Wiley and Sons Ltd  2021
    Abstract
    In our previous report (J. Phys. Org. Chem., 2017), we discussed the dual behavior of gold nanocluster (Au3 NC), where it scavenged reactive oxygen species (ROS) while promoted their generation to a lesser extent. Continuing this quest, we investigate the effects of Au3 NC on common reactive nitrogen species (RNS: O=N˙ and O=N-O) and their precursors (O=N-H and O=N-O-H, respectively), at B3LYP/LACVP+* level of theory. We compare the results with those of prevalent ROS (H-O˙ and H-O-O˙) and their precursors (H-O-H and H-O-O-H, respectively). To this end, various parameters are probed such as binding energy (Eb), bond dissociation energy (BDE), bond lengths, Mullikan spin density (MSD),... 

    Gold at crossroads of radical generation and scavenging at density functional theory level: Nitrogen and oxygen free radicals versus their precursors in the face of nanogold

    , Article Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry ; Volume 34, Issue 1 , 2021 ; 08943230 (ISSN) Ahmadi, A ; Kassaee, M.Z ; Ayoubi-Chianeh, M ; Fattahi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    John Wiley and Sons Ltd  2021
    Abstract
    In our previous report (J. Phys. Org. Chem., 2017), we discussed the dual behavior of gold nanocluster (Au3 NC), where it scavenged reactive oxygen species (ROS) while promoted their generation to a lesser extent. Continuing this quest, we investigate the effects of Au3 NC on common reactive nitrogen species (RNS: O=N˙ and O=N-O) and their precursors (O=N-H and O=N-O-H, respectively), at B3LYP/LACVP+* level of theory. We compare the results with those of prevalent ROS (H-O˙ and H-O-O˙) and their precursors (H-O-H and H-O-O-H, respectively). To this end, various parameters are probed such as binding energy (Eb), bond dissociation energy (BDE), bond lengths, Mullikan spin density (MSD),...