Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Methods
that
accelerate
the
evaluation
of
molecular
properties
are
essential
for
chemical
discovery.
While
some
degree
ligand
additivity
has
been
established
transition
metal
complexes,
it
is
underutilized
in
asymmetric
such
as
square
pyramidal
coordination
geometries
highly
relevant
to
catalysis.
To
develop
predictive
methods
beyond
simple
additivity,
we
apply
a
many-body
expansion
octahedral
and
complexes
introduce
correction
based
on
adjacent
ligands
(i.e.,
cis
interaction
model).
We
first
test
model
adiabatic
spin-splitting
energies
Fe(II)
predicting
DFT-calculated
values
unseen
binary
within
an
average
error
1.4
kcal/mol.
Uncertainty
analysis
reveals
optimal
basis,
comprising
homoleptic
mer
symmetric
complexes.
next
show
solved
basis)
infers
both
DFT-
CCSD(T)-calculated
catalytic
reaction
1
kcal/mol
average.
The
predicts
low-symmetry
with
outside
range
complex
energies.
observe
trans
interactions
unnecessary
most
monodentate
systems
but
can
be
important
combinations
ligands,
containing
mixture
bidentate
ligands.
Finally,
demonstrate
may
combined
Δ-learning
predict
CCSD(T)
from
exhaustively
calculated
DFT
same
fraction
needed
model,
achieving
around
30%
using
alone.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 8, 2023
Since
the
experimental
characterization
of
low-pressure
region
water's
phase
diagram
in
early
1900s,
scientists
have
been
on
a
quest
to
understand
thermodynamic
stability
ice
polymorphs
molecular
level.
In
this
study,
we
demonstrate
that
combining
MB-pol
data-driven
many-body
potential
for
water,
which
was
rigorously
derived
from
"first
principles"
and
exhibits
chemical
accuracy,
with
advanced
enhanced-sampling
algorithms,
correctly
describe
quantum
nature
motion
equilibria,
enables
computer
simulations
an
unprecedented
level
realism.
Besides
providing
fundamental
insights
into
how
enthalpic,
entropic,
nuclear
effects
shape
free-energy
landscape
recent
progress
simulations,
encode
interactions,
has
opened
door
realistic
computational
studies
complex
systems,
bridging
gap
between
experiments
simulations.
The Journal of Chemical Physics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
159(5)
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Many-Body
eXpansion
(MBX)
is
a
C++
library
that
implements
many-body
potential
energy
functions
(PEFs)
within
the
"many-body
energy"
(MB-nrg)
formalism.
MB-nrg
PEFs
integrate
an
underlying
polarizable
model
with
explicit
machine-learned
representations
of
interactions
to
achieve
chemical
accuracy
from
gas
condensed
phases.
MBX
can
be
employed
either
as
stand-alone
package
or
energy/force
engine
integrated
generic
software
for
molecular
dynamics
and
Monte
Carlo
simulations.
parallelized
internally
using
Open
Multi-Processing
utilize
Message
Passing
Interface
when
available
in
interfaced
simulation
software.
enables
classical
quantum
simulations
PEFs,
well
hybrid
combine
conventional
force
fields
diverse
systems
ranging
small
gas-phase
clusters
aqueous
solutions
fluids
biomolecular
metal-organic
frameworks.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128(16), P. 6524 - 6537
Published: March 20, 2024
Recent
developments
in
machine
learning
interatomic
potentials
(MLIPs)
have
empowered
even
nonexperts
to
train
MLIPs
for
accelerating
materials
simulations.
However,
reproducibility
and
independent
evaluation
of
presented
MLIP
results
is
hindered
by
a
lack
clear
standards
current
literature.
In
this
Perspective,
we
aim
provide
guidance
on
best
practices
documenting
use
while
walking
the
reader
through
development
deployment
including
hardware
software
requirements,
generating
training
data,
models,
validating
predictions,
inference.
We
also
suggest
useful
plotting
analyses
validate
boost
confidence
deployed
models.
Finally,
step-by-step
checklist
practitioners
directly
before
publication
standardize
information
be
reported.
Overall,
hope
that
our
work
will
encourage
reliable
reproducible
these
MLIPs,
which
accelerate
their
ability
make
positive
impact
various
disciplines
science,
chemistry,
biology,
among
others.
The Journal of Chemical Physics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
160(14)
Published: April 8, 2024
We
present
a
detailed
assessment
of
deep
neural
network
potentials
developed
within
the
Deep
Potential
Molecular
Dynamics
(DeePMD)
framework
and
trained
on
MB-pol
data-driven
many-body
potential
energy
function.
Specific
focus
is
directed
at
ability
DeePMD-based
to
correctly
reproduce
accuracy
across
various
water
systems.
Analyses
bulk
interfacial
properties
as
well
interactions
characteristic
elucidate
inherent
limitations
in
transferability
predictive
potentials.
These
can
be
traced
back
an
incomplete
implementation
"nearsightedness
electronic
matter"
principle,
which
may
common
throughout
machine
learning
that
do
not
include
proper
representation
self-consistently
determined
long-range
electric
fields.
findings
provide
further
support
for
"short-blanket
dilemma"
faced
by
potentials,
highlighting
challenges
achieving
balance
between
computational
efficiency
rigorous,
physics-based
water.
Finally,
we
believe
our
study
contributes
ongoing
discourse
development
application
models
simulating
systems,
offering
insights
could
guide
future
improvements
field.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(8), P. 3008 - 3018
Published: April 9, 2024
Assessments
of
machine-learning
(ML)
potentials
are
an
important
aspect
the
rapid
development
this
field.
We
recently
reported
assessment
linear-regression
permutationally
invariant
polynomial
(PIP)
method
for
ethanol,
using
widely
used
(revised)
rMD17
data
set.
demonstrated
that
PIP
approach
outperformed
numerous
other
methods,
e.g.,
ANI,
PhysNet,
sGDML,
and
p-KRR,
with
respect
to
precision
notably
speed
[Houston
et
al.,
J.
Chem.
Phys.
2022,
156,
044120].
Here,
we
extend
21-atom
aspirin
molecule,
set,
a
focus
on
evaluation.
Both
energies
forces
training,
several
PIPs
is
examined
both.
Normal
mode
frequencies,
methyl
torsional
potential,
1d
vibrational
OH
stretch
presented.
show
achieves
level
obtained
from
ML
atom-centered
neural
network
linear
regression
ACE,
kernel
as
by
Kovács
al.
in
Theory
Comput.
2021,
17,
7696–7711.
More
significantly,
PESs
run
much
faster
than
all
whose
timings
were
evaluated
paper.
also
PES
extrapolates
well
enough
describe
internal
motions
aspirin,
including
stretch.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Given
the
great
importance
of
linear
alkanes
in
fundamental
and
applied
research,
an
accurate
machine-learned
potential
(MLP)
would
be
a
major
advance
computational
modeling
these
hydrocarbons.
Recently,
we
reported
novel,
many-body
permutationally
invariant
model
that
was
trained
specifically
for
44-atom
hydrocarbon
C14H30
on
roughly
250,000
B3LYP
energies
(Qu,
C.;
Houston,
P.
L.;
Allison,
T.;
Schneider,
B.
I.;
Bowman,
J.
M.
Chem.
Theory
Comput.
2024,
20,
9339–9353).
Here,
demonstrate
accuracy
transferability
this
ranging
from
butane
C4H10
up
to
C30H62.
Unlike
other
approaches
aim
universal
applicability,
present
approach
is
targeted
alkanes.
The
mean
absolute
error
(MAE)
energy
ranges
0.26
kcal/mol
rises
0.73
C30H62
over
range
80
600
These
values
are
unprecedented
transferable
potentials
indicate
high
performance
potential.
conformational
barriers
shown
excellent
agreement
with
high-level
ab
initio
calculations
pentane,
largest
alkane
which
such
have
been
reported.
Vibrational
power
spectra
molecular
dynamics
presented
briefly
discussed.
Finally,
evaluation
time
vary
linearly
number
atoms.
Chemical Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
has
been
applied
to
modeling
molecular
interactions
in
water
for
over
three
decades.
The
ubiquity
of
chemical
and
biological
processes
demands
a
unified
understanding
its
physics,
from
the
single
molecule
thermodynamic
limit
everything
between.
Recent
advances
development
data-driven
machine-learning
potentials
have
accelerated
simulation
aqueous
systems
with
DFT
accuracy.
However,
anomalous
properties
condensed
phase,
where
rigorous
treatment
both
local
non-local
many-body
(MB)
is
order,
are
often
unsatisfactory
or
partially
missing
models
water.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
based
on
provide
comprehensive
description
general
theoretical/computational
framework
reference
data.
This
framework,
coined
MB-DFT,
readily
enables
efficient
dynamics
(MD)
simulations
small
molecules,
gas
phases,
while
preserving
accuracy
underlying
model.
Theoretical
considerations
emphasized,
including
role
that
delocalization
error
plays
MB-DFT
possibility
elevate
near-chemical-accuracy
through
density-corrected
formalism.
described
detail,
along
application
MB-MD
recent
extension
reactive
solution
within
quantum
mechanics/MB
mechanics
(QM/MB-MM)
scheme,
using
as
prototypical
solvent.
Finally,
identify
open
challenges
future
directions
QM/MB-MM
phases.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128(8), P. 1953 - 1962
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
In
this
study,
we
explore
the
impact
of
alkali
metal
ions
(Li+,
Na+,
K+,
Rb+,
and
Cs+)
on
hydration
structure
water
using
molecular
dynamics
simulations
carried
out
with
MB-nrg
potential
energy
functions
(PEFs).
Our
analyses
include
radial
distribution
functions,
coordination
numbers,
dipole
moments,
infrared
spectra
molecules,
calculated
as
a
function
solvation
shells.
The
results
collectively
indicate
highly
local
influence
all
hydrogen-bond
network
established
by
surrounding
smallest
most
densely
charged
Li+
ion
exerting
pronounced
effect.
Remarkably,
PEFs
demonstrate
excellent
agreement
available
experimental
data
for
position
size
first
shells,
underscoring
their
predictive
models
realistic
ionic
aqueous
solutions
across
various
thermodynamic
conditions
environments.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(21), P. 9269 - 9289
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Developing
a
molecular-level
understanding
of
the
properties
water
is
central
to
numerous
scientific
and
technological
applications.
However,
accurately
modeling
through
computer
simulations
has
been
significant
challenge
due
complex
nature
hydrogen-bonding
network
that
molecules
form
under
different
thermodynamic
conditions.
This
complexity
led
over
five
decades
research
many
attempts.
The
introduction
MB-pol
data-driven
many-body
potential
energy
function
marked
advancement
toward
universal
molecular
model
capable
predicting
structural,
thermodynamic,
dynamical,
spectroscopic
across
all
phases.
By
integrating
physics-based
(i.e.,
machine-learned)
components,
which
correctly
capture
delicate
balance
among
interactions,
achieves
chemical
accuracy,
enabling
realistic
water,
from
gas-phase
clusters
liquid
ice.
In
this
review,
we
present
comprehensive
overview
formalism
adopted
by
MB-pol,
highlight
main
results
predictions
made
with
date,
discuss
prospects
for
future
extensions
potentials
generic
reactive
systems.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(21), P. 9339 - 9353
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Hydrocarbons
are
ubiquitous
as
fuels,
solvents,
lubricants,
and
the
principal
components
of
plastics
fibers,
yet
our
ability
to
predict
their
dynamical
properties
is
limited
force-field
mechanics.
Here,
we
report
two
machine-learned
potential
energy
surfaces
(PESs)
for
linear
44-atom
hydrocarbon
C