Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(21), P. 7426 - 7426
Published: Nov. 4, 2023
Resorcin[4]arenes
(R[4]A)
are
a
group
of
macrocyclic
compounds
whose
peculiar
feature
is
the
presence
eight
hydroxyl
groups
in
their
structure.
The
directional
formation
intramolecular
hydrogen
bonds
with
participation
leads
to
cyclochiral
racemic
mixture
these
compounds.
Their
stability
strongly
depends
on
substituent
and
especially
environment
which
they
located.
paper
discusses
nature
aminomethylene
derivatives
R[4]A
(AMD-R[4]A).
rigidity
non-polar
solvents
has
been
shown.
influence
size
alkyl
amino
substituents
AMD-R[4]A
was
noted.
To
calculate
reaction
paths
for
racemization,
nudged
elastic
band
(NEB)
method
employed
using
semi-empirical
DFT
(GFN1-xTB)
approach.
calculated
activation
barrier
energies
racemization
chloroform,
obtained
through
various
quantum
chemical
methods
(SE),
Hartree-Fock
(HF),
density
functionals
theory
(DFT),
show
good
correlation
experimental
observations.
Among
tested
methods,
B38LYP-D4
highly
recommended
due
its
fast
computational
speed
accuracy,
comparable
time-consuming
double-hybrid
DH-revDSD-PBEP86
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(24), P. 13681 - 13714
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
The
field
of
data-driven
chemistry
is
undergoing
an
evolution,
driven
by
innovations
in
machine
learning
models
for
predicting
molecular
properties
and
behavior.
Recent
strides
ML-based
interatomic
potentials
have
paved
the
way
accurate
modeling
diverse
chemical
structural
at
atomic
level.
key
determinant
defining
MLIP
reliability
remains
quality
training
data.
A
paramount
challenge
lies
constructing
sets
that
capture
specific
domains
vast
space.
This
Review
navigates
intricate
landscape
essential
components
integrity
data
ensure
extensibility
transferability
resulting
models.
We
delve
into
details
active
learning,
discussing
its
various
facets
implementations.
outline
different
types
uncertainty
quantification
applied
to
atomistic
acquisition
correlations
between
estimated
true
error.
role
samplers
generating
informative
structures
highlighted.
Furthermore,
we
discuss
via
modified
surrogate
potential
energy
surfaces
as
innovative
approach
diversify
also
provides
a
list
publicly
available
cover
The Journal of Chemical Physics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
158(12)
Published: March 6, 2023
Modern
semiempirical
electronic
structure
methods
have
considerable
promise
in
drug
discovery
as
universal
“force
fields”
that
can
reliably
model
biological
and
drug-like
molecules,
including
alternative
tautomers
protonation
states.
Herein,
we
compare
the
performance
of
several
neglect
diatomic
differential
overlap-based
(MNDO/d,
AM1,
PM6,
PM6-D3H4X,
PM7,
ODM2),
density-functional
tight-binding
based
(DFTB3,
DFTB/ChIMES,
GFN1-xTB,
GFN2-xTB)
models
with
pure
machine
learning
potentials
(ANI-1x
ANI-2x)
hybrid
quantum
mechanical/machine
(AIQM1
QDπ)
for
a
wide
range
data
computed
at
consistent
ωB97X/6-31G*
level
theory
(as
ANI-1x
database).
This
includes
conformational
energies,
intermolecular
interactions,
tautomers,
Additional
comparisons
are
made
to
set
natural
synthetic
nucleic
acids
from
artificially
expanded
genetic
information
system
has
important
implications
design
new
biotechnology
therapeutics.
Finally,
examine
acid/base
chemistry
relevant
RNA
cleavage
reactions
catalyzed
by
small
nucleolytic
ribozymes,
DNAzymes,
ribonucleases.
Overall,
appear
be
most
robust
these
datasets,
recently
developed
QDπ
performs
exceptionally
well,
having
especially
high
accuracy
states
discovery.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(24), P. 3240 - 3258
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
article
gives
a
perspective
on
the
progress
of
AI
tools
in
computational
chemistry
through
lens
author's
decade-long
contributions
put
wider
context
trends
this
rapidly
expanding
field.
over
last
decade
is
tremendous:
while
ago
we
had
glimpse
what
was
to
come
many
proof-of-concept
studies,
now
witness
emergence
AI-based
that
are
mature
enough
make
faster
and
more
accurate
simulations
increasingly
routine.
Such
turn
allow
us
validate
even
revise
experimental
results,
deepen
our
understanding
physicochemical
processes
nature,
design
better
materials,
devices,
drugs.
The
rapid
introduction
powerful
rise
unique
challenges
opportunities
discussed
too.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(21), P. 9500 - 9511
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
has
been
a
cornerstone
in
computational
science,
providing
powerful
insights
into
structure-property
relationships
for
molecules
and
materials
through
first-principles
quantum-mechanical
(QM)
calculations.
However,
the
advent
of
atomistic
machine
learning
(ML)
is
reshaping
landscape
by
enabling
large-scale
dynamics
simulations
high-throughput
screening
at
DFT-equivalent
accuracy
with
drastically
reduced
cost.
Yet,
development
general-purpose
ML
models
as
surrogates
QM
calculations
faces
several
challenges,
particularly
terms
model
capacity,
data
efficiency,
transferability
across
chemically
diverse
systems.
This
work
introduces
novel
extension
polarizable
atom
interaction
neural
network
(namely,
XPaiNN)
to
address
these
challenges.
Two
distinct
training
strategies
have
employed,
one
direct-learning
other
Δ-ML
on
top
semiempirical
method.
These
methodologies
implemented
within
same
framework,
allowing
detailed
comparison
their
results.
The
XPaiNN
models,
particular
using
Δ-ML,
not
only
demonstrate
competitive
performance
standard
benchmarks,
but
also
effectiveness
against
methods
comprehensive
downstream
tasks,
including
noncovalent
interactions,
reaction
energetics,
barrier
heights,
geometry
optimization
thermodynamics,
etc.
represents
significant
step
forward
pursuit
accurate
efficient
general-purpose,
capable
handling
complex
chemical
systems
transferable
accuracy.
Quantum
chemical
methods
developed
since
1927
are
instrumental
in
simulations
but
human
expertise
has
been
still
essential
choosing
a
suitable
method.
Here
we
introduce
paradigm
shift
to
universal
and
updatable
artificial
intelligence-enhanced
quantum
mechanical
(UAIQM)
foundational
models
with
an
online
platform
auto-selecting
the
best
accuracy
for
given
system,
available
time,
moderate
computational
resources
(see
https://xacs.xmu.edu.cn/docs/mlatom/tutorial_uaiqm.html
instructions).
The
hosts
growing
library
of
state-of-the-art
UAIQM
calibrated
uncertainties
provides
mechanism
improving
continuously
more
usage.
We
demonstrate
how
can
be
used
massive
accurate
within
hours
on
commodity
hardware
which
would
take
days
or
weeks
high-performance
computing
centers
less
workhorse
methods.
also
show
that
sets
new
standard
infrared
spectra,
reaction
barriers,
energetics
whose
predictions
have
far-reaching
consequences
molecular
simulations.
Chemical Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Machine
learning
(ML)
is
increasingly
used
in
chemical
physics
and
materials
science.
One
major
area
of
thrust
machine
properties
molecules
solid
from
descriptors
composition
structure.
Recently,
kernel
regression
methods
various
flavors—such
as
ridge
regression,
Gaussian
process
support
vector
machine—have
attracted
attention
such
applications.
Kernel
allow
benefiting
simultaneously
the
advantages
linear
regressions
superior
expressive
power
nonlinear
kernels.
In
many
applications,
are
high-dimensional
feature
spaces,
where
sampling
with
training
data
bound
to
be
sparse
effects
specific
spaces
significantly
affect
performance
method.
We
review
recent
applications
kernel-based
for
prediction
structure
related
purposes.
discuss
methodological
aspects
including
choices
kernels
appropriate
different
dimensionality,
ways
balance
reliability
model
data.
also
regression-based
hybrid
ML
approaches.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Elucidating
transition
states
(TSs)
is
crucial
for
understanding
chemical
reactions.
The
reliability
of
traditional
TS
search
approaches
depends
on
input
conformations
that
require
significant
effort
to
prepare.
Previous
automated
methods
generating
reaction
typically
involve
extensive
exploration
a
large
conformational
space.
Such
exhaustive
can
be
complicated
by
the
rapid
growth
space,
especially
reactions
involving
many
rotatable
bonds,
multiple
reacting
molecules,
and
numerous
bond
formations
dissociations.
To
address
this
problem,
we
propose
new
approach
generates
searches
with
minimal
reliance
sampling.
This
method
constructs
pseudo-TS
structure
based
graph
containing
formation
dissociation
information
modifies
it
produce
reactant
product
conformations.
Tested
three
different
benchmarks,
our
consistently
generated
suitable
without
necessitating
sampling,
demonstrating
its
potential
significantly
improve
applicability
searches.
offers
valuable
tool
broad
range
applications
such
as
mechanism
analysis
network
exploration.
International Journal of Quantum Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
125(7)
Published: March 19, 2025
ABSTRACT
Machine
learning
has
revolutionized
computational
chemistry
by
improving
the
accuracy
of
predicting
thermodynamic
and
kinetic
properties
like
activation
energies
Gibbs
free
energies,
accelerating
materials
discovery
optimizing
reaction
conditions
in
both
academic
industrial
applications.
This
review
investigates
recent
strides
applying
advanced
machine
techniques,
including
transfer
learning,
for
accurately
within
complex
chemical
reactions.
It
thoroughly
provides
an
extensive
overview
pivotal
methods
utilized
this
domain,
sophisticated
neural
networks,
Gaussian
processes,
symbolic
regression.
Furthermore,
prominently
highlights
commonly
adopted
frameworks,
such
as
Chemprop,
SchNet,
DeepMD,
which
have
consistently
demonstrated
remarkable
exceptional
efficiency
properties.
Moreover,
it
carefully
explores
numerous
influential
studies
that
notably
reported
substantial
successes,
particularly
focusing
on
predictive
performance,
diverse
datasets,
innovative
model
architectures
profoundly
contributed
to
enhancing
methodologies.
Ultimately,
clearly
underscores
transformative
potential
significantly
power
intricate
systems,
bearing
considerable
implications
cutting‐edge
theoretical
research
practical