SPOCK Tool for Constructing Empirical Volcano Diagrams from Catalytic Data
ACS Catalysis,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(9), С. 7296 - 7307
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025
Volcano
plots,
stemming
from
the
Sabatier
principle,
visualize
descriptor-performance
relationships,
allowing
rational
catalyst
design.
Manually
drawn
volcanoes
originating
experimental
studies
are
potentially
prone
to
human
bias
as
no
guidelines
or
metrics
exist
quantify
goodness
of
fit.
To
address
this
limitation,
we
introduce
a
framework
called
SPOCK
(systematic
piecewise
regression
for
volcanic
kinetics)
and
validate
it
using
data
heterogeneous,
homogeneous,
enzymatic
catalysis
fit
volcano-like
relationships.
We
then
generalize
approach
DFT-derived
evaluate
tool's
robustness
against
noisy
kinetic
in
identifying
false-positive
volcanoes,
i.e.,
cases
where
claim
relationship
exists,
but
such
correlations
not
statistically
significant.
Once
SPOCK's
functional
features
established,
demonstrate
its
potential
identify
exemplified
via
ceria-promoted
water-gas
shift
single-atom-catalyzed
electrocatalytic
carbon
dioxide
reduction
reactions.
In
both
cases,
model
uncovers
descriptors
previously
unreported,
revealing
insights
that
easily
recognized
by
experts.
Finally,
showcase
capabilities
formulate
multivariable
descriptors,
an
emerging
topic
research.
Our
work
pioneers
automated
standardized
tool
volcano
plot
construction
validation,
release
open-source
web
application
greater
accessibility
knowledge
generation
catalysis.
Язык: Английский
Augmenting Genetic Algorithms with Machine Learning for Inverse Molecular Design
Chemical Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Evolutionary
and
machine
learning
methods
have
been
successfully
applied
to
the
generation
of
molecules
materials
exhibiting
desired
properties.
The
combination
these
two
paradigms
in
inverse
design
tasks
can
yield
powerful
that
explore
massive
chemical
spaces
more
efficiently,
improving
quality
generated
compounds.
However,
such
synergistic
approaches
are
still
an
incipient
area
research
appear
underexplored
literature.
This
perspective
covers
different
ways
incorporating
into
evolutionary
frameworks,
with
overall
goal
increasing
optimization
efficiency
genetic
algorithms.
In
particular,
surrogate
models
for
faster
fitness
function
evaluation,
discriminator
control
population
diversity
on-the-fly,
based
crossover
operations,
evolution
latent
space
discussed.
further
potential
generative
is
also
assessed,
outlining
promising
directions
future
developments.
Язык: Английский
Beyond Predefined Ligand Libraries: A Genetic Algorithm Approach for De Novo Discovery of Catalysts for the Suzuki Coupling Reactions
Опубликована: Май 13, 2024
This
study
introduces
a
novel
approach
for
the
unrestricted
de
novo
design
of
transition
metal
catalysts,
leveraging
power
genetic
algorithms
(GAs)
and
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations.
By
focusing
on
Suzuki
reaction,
known
its
significance
in
forming
carbon-carbon
bonds,
we
demonstrate
effectiveness
fragment-based
graph-based
identifying
ligands
palladium-based
catalytic
systems.
Our
research
highlights
capability
these
to
generate
with
desired
thermodynamic
properties,
moving
beyond
restriction
enumerated
chemical
libraries.
Limitations
applicability
machine
learning
models
are
overcome
by
calculating
properties
from
first
principle.
The
inclusion
synthetic
accessibility
scores
further
refines
search,
steering
it
towards
more
practically
feasible
ligands.
Through
examination
both
palladium
alternative
catalysts
like
copper
silver,
our
findings
reveal
algorithms'
ability
uncover
unique
catalyst
structures
within
target
energy
range,
offering
insights
into
electronic
steric
effects
necessary
effective
catalysis.
work
not
only
proves
potential
cost-effective
scalable
discovery
new
but
also
sets
stage
future
exploration
predefined
spaces,
enhancing
toolkit
available
design.
Язык: Английский
Discovery of molybdenum based nitrogen fixation catalysts with genetic algorithms
Chemical Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(27), С. 10638 - 10650
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Using
genetic
algorithms
and
semiempirical
quantum
mechanical
methods
for
discovery
of
nitrogen
fixation
catalysts.
Язык: Английский
Beyond predefined ligand libraries: a genetic algorithm approach for de novo discovery of catalysts for the Suzuki coupling reactions
PeerJ Physical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7, С. e34 - e34
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025
This
study
introduces
a
novel
approach
for
the
de
novo
design
of
transition
metal
catalysts,
leveraging
power
genetic
algorithms
and
density
functional
theory
calculations.
By
focusing
on
Suzuki
reaction,
known
its
significance
in
forming
carbon-carbon
bonds,
we
demonstrate
effectiveness
fragment-based
graph-based
identifying
ligands
palladium-based
catalytic
systems.
Our
research
highlights
capability
these
to
generate
with
desired
thermodynamic
properties,
moving
beyond
restriction
enumerated
chemical
libraries.
Limitations
applicability
machine
learning
models
are
overcome
by
calculating
properties
from
first
principle.
The
inclusion
synthetic
accessibility
scores
further
refines
search,
steering
it
towards
more
practically
feasible
ligands.
Through
examination
both
palladium
alternative
catalysts
like
copper
silver,
our
findings
reveal
algorithms’
ability
uncover
unique
catalyst
structures
within
target
energy
range,
offering
insights
into
electronic
steric
effects
necessary
effective
catalysis.
work
not
only
proves
potential
cost-effective
scalable
discovery
new
but
also
sets
stage
future
exploration
predefined
spaces,
enhancing
toolkit
available
design.
Язык: Английский
AI Approaches to Homogeneous Catalysis with Transition Metal Complexes
ACS Catalysis,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 9089 - 9105
Опубликована: Май 14, 2025
Язык: Английский
One-Pot Multisubstrate Screening for Asymmetric Catalysis Enabled by 19F NMR-Based Simultaneous Chiral Analysis
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 27, 2025
Exploring
a
diverse
chemical
space
is
essential
for
advancing
asymmetric
synthesis.
The
complexity
of
the
chirality-determining
processes
often
requires
resource-intensive
optimization
campaigns
across
multiple
substrates.
Although
one-pot
multisubstrate
screening
offers
promising
solution
high-throughput
(HTS),
persistent
challenge
lies
in
accurate
and
efficient
analysis
complex
reaction
mixtures,
which
has
traditionally
relied
on
chromatography-based
techniques
with
limited
resolution.
In
this
work,
we
present
rapid
workflow
that
utilizes
19F
NMR
spectroscopy
simultaneous
chiral
analysis.
By
employing
an
NMR-shifting
cobalt
reagent,
accurately
determined
both
yields
enantiomeric
excesses
up
to
21
different
substrates
single
mixture
during
ruthenium-catalyzed
reductive
amination
ketones.
This
method
facilitates
precise
through
dynamic
peak
shifts
splitting
spectra
induced
by
shift
reagent.
approach
accelerates
evaluation
structure-selectivity
relationships,
offering
valuable
mechanistic
insights
into
enantio-determining
processes.
Язык: Английский
Beyond Predefined Ligand Libraries: A Genetic Algorithm Approach for De Novo Discovery of Catalysts for the Suzuki Coupling Reactions
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2024
This
study
introduces
a
novel
approach
for
the
unrestricted
de
novo
design
of
transition
metal
catalysts,
leveraging
power
genetic
algorithms
(GAs)
and
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations.
By
focusing
on
Suzuki
reaction,
known
its
significance
in
forming
carbon-carbon
bonds,
we
demonstrate
effectiveness
fragment-based
graph-based
identifying
ligands
palladium-based
catalytic
systems.
Our
research
highlights
capability
these
to
generate
with
desired
thermodynamic
properties,
moving
beyond
restriction
enumerated
chemical
libraries.
Limitations
applicability
machine
learning
models
are
overcome
by
calculating
properties
from
first
principle.
The
inclusion
synthetic
accessibility
scores
further
refines
search,
steering
it
towards
more
practically
feasible
ligands.
Through
examination
both
palladium
alternative
catalysts
like
copper
silver,
our
findings
reveal
algorithms'
ability
uncover
unique
catalyst
structures
within
target
energy
range,
offering
insights
into
electronic
steric
effects
necessary
effective
catalysis.
work
not
only
proves
potential
cost-effective
scalable
discovery
new
but
also
sets
stage
future
exploration
predefined
spaces,
enhancing
toolkit
available
design.
Язык: Английский
Catalysing (organo-)catalysis: Trends in the application of machine learning to enantioselective organocatalysis
Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20, С. 2280 - 2304
Опубликована: Сен. 10, 2024
Organocatalysis
has
established
itself
as
a
third
pillar
of
homogeneous
catalysis,
besides
transition
metal
catalysis
and
biocatalysis,
its
use
for
enantioselective
reactions
gathered
significant
interest
over
the
last
decades.
Concurrent
to
this
development,
machine
learning
(ML)
been
increasingly
applied
in
chemical
domain
efficiently
uncover
hidden
patterns
data
accelerate
scientific
discovery.
While
uptake
ML
organocatalysis
comparably
slow,
two
decades
have
showed
an
increased
from
community.
This
review
gives
overview
work
field
organocatalysis.
The
starts
by
giving
short
primer
on
experimental
chemists,
before
discussing
application
predicting
selectivity
organocatalytic
transformations.
Subsequently,
we
employed
privileged
catalysts,
focusing
catalyst
reaction
design.
Concluding,
give
our
view
current
challenges
future
directions
field,
drawing
inspiration
other
domains.
Язык: Английский