Molecular Orbital Analysis via Radial Block Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods lack a systematic and quantitative approach for analyzing molecular orbital distributions, which are crucial for understanding electron behavior in materials, hindering the development of new materials and evaluation of physical properties.

Innovation Solution

A method involving quantum chemistry calculations to divide molecular structures into radial blocks, calculate molecular orbital ratios, and rearrange them by size, allowing for a quantitative analysis of molecular orbital properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If qualitative methods (diagrams) are used to evaluate molecular orbital information, then the analysis can be performed visually, but the evaluation lacks precision and systematic quantification

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemolecular orbital evaluation precisionVSAvoidanalysis method complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The molecular structure is divided into multiple blocks arranged radially from the center. Each block represents a specific region, and molecular orbital ratios are calculated for each block individually. This segmentation transforms the complex continuous molecular orbital distribution into discrete, quantifiable units that can be systematically analyzed and compared.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If molecular orbital distributions are analyzed qualitatively through diagrams, then visual comparison is possible, but systematic utilization for material development is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication versatility for material developmentVSAvoidquantitative molecular orbital information
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The invention introduces quantitative parameters (molecular orbital ratios BX(k)) to characterize molecular orbital distributions. By calculating the ratio of molecular orbital coefficients in each block and arranging blocks by these ratios, the method transforms qualitative visual diagrams into quantitative data that can be systematically analyzed, stored, and used for material development predictions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If molecular structures are represented as continuous distributions, then the complete orbital information is preserved, but intuitive comparison and analysis become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintuitive analysis easeVSAvoidorbital distribution analysis precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The invention adds a dimensional transformation by arranging blocks consecutively according to their molecular orbital ratios. This creates a one-dimensional spectrum representation from the three-dimensional molecular structure, enabling intuitive visual comparison while preserving quantitative information through the ordered block arrangement that reflects orbital distribution patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS10176302B2Method of analyzing characteristics of molecular orbital through sequential block formation and system using same
Publication Date: 2019.01.08 LG CHEM LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a method of analyzing the characteristics of a molecular orbital through a sequential block formation, the method including: a) selecting a targeted molecular orbital of which the characteristics are analyzed, and then using a quantum mechanics calculation to calculate the distribution of the molecular orbital; b) forming N blocks in a radial direction at the molecular center in the molecular structure of the molecule; c) calculating a molecular orbital ratio (BX(k)) associated with each block; and d) re-arranging the blocks sequentially based on the size of the molecular orbital ratio (BX(k)) to obtain a re-arranged block spectrum.