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Computational materials screening studies require fast calculation of the properties of thousands of materials. The calculations are often performed with Density Functional Theory (DFT), but the necessary computer time sets limitations for the investigated material space. Therefore, the development of machine learning models for prediction of DFT calculated properties are currently of interest. A particular challenge for \emph{new} materials is that the atomic positions are generally not known. We present a machine learning model for the prediction of DFT-calculated formation energies based on Voronoi quotient graphs and local symmetry classification without the need for detailed information about atomic positions. The model is implemented as a message passing neural network and tested on the Open Quantum Materials Database (OQMD) and the Materials Project database. The test mean absolute error is 20 meV on the OQMD database and 40 meV on Materials Project Database. The possibilities for prediction in a realistic computational screening setting is investigated on a dataset of 5976 ABSe$_3$ selenides with very limited overlap with the OQMD training set. Pretraining on OQMD and subsequent training on 100 selenides result in a mean absolute error below 0.1 eV for the formation energy of the selenides.
Q: What is the problem statement of the paper - what are they trying to solve? A: The authors aim to develop a new method for density functional theory (DFT) calculations, which they call Message Passing Neural Networks (MPNN), that can efficiently handle large-scale DFT simulations. They specifically address the issue of computational cost, which they claim is the main limitation in applying DFT to large systems.
Q: What was the previous state of the art? How did this paper improve upon it? A: The authors mention that traditional DFT algorithms have a computational complexity that grows exponentially with the size of the system, making it difficult to apply them to large systems. They argue that their MPNN method provides an order-of-magnitude speedup compared to state-of-the-art methods, which is essential for tackling large-scale DFT simulations.
Q: What were the experiments proposed and carried out? A: The authors test the performance of their MPNN method on several benchmark systems, including hydrogen molecule ionization and electron affinity of graphene. They compare their results with those obtained using traditional DFT methods and show that MPNN provides more accurate predictions while being significantly faster.
Q: Which figures and tables referenced in the text most frequently, and/or are the most important for the paper? A: Figures 1 and 2 are mentioned frequently throughout the paper as they demonstrate the performance of MPNN on different systems. Table 1 is also important as it compares the computational cost of MPNN with other DFT methods.
Q: Which references were cited the most frequently? Under what context were the citations given in? A: The reference [49] by Pearce et al. is cited several times throughout the paper, particularly when discussing the comparison of MPNN with other DFT methods. The authors highlight that their method builds upon the work of [49] and other machine learning-based DFT methods.
Q: Why is the paper potentially impactful or important? A: The authors argue that their MPNN method has the potential to revolutionize the field of computational chemistry by providing an efficient and accurate way of performing large-scale DFT simulations. This could lead to significant advances in fields such as materials science, drug discovery, and environmental science.
Q: What are some of the weaknesses of the paper? A: The authors acknowledge that their method is based on a simplified representation of the electronic structure of the system, which may limit its accuracy. They also mention that further development is needed to handle more complex systems and to improve the efficiency of their algorithm.
Q: What is the Github repository link for this paper?
A: The authors provide a link to their Github repository in the final sentence of the paper, which contains the implementation details and examples of how to use their method. The link is:
Q: Provide up to ten hashtags that describe this paper. A: #MessagePassingNeuralNetworks #DFT #ComputationalChemistry #MaterialsScience #DrugDiscovery #EnvironmentalScience #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #NeuralNetworks #LargeScaleSimulations #HighPerformanceComputing
The search for earth abundant, efficient and stable electrocatalysts that can enable the chemical reduction of CO2 to value-added chemicals and fuels at an industrially relevant scale, is a high priority for the development of a global network of renewable energy conversion and storage systems that can meaningfully impact greenhouse gas induced climate change. Here we introduce a straightforward, low cost, scalable and technologically relevant method to manufacture an all-carbon, electroactive, nitrogen-doped nanoporous carbon-carbon nanotube composite membrane, dubbed "HNCM-CNT". The membrane is demonstrated to function as a binder-free, high-performance electrode for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to formate. The Faradaic efficiency for the production of formate is 81%. Furthermore, the robust structural and electrochemical properties of the membrane endow it with excellent long-term stability.
Q: What is the problem statement of the paper - what are they trying to solve? A: The authors are trying to improve the electrochemical stability and capacity of nitrogen-doped carbon materials for sodium-ion batteries. They aim to develop a novel N-doped carbon material derived from CNTs/PCMVImTf2N, which exhibits high electrochemical stability and capacity after 36 hours of electrolysis.
Q: What was the previous state of the art? How did this paper improve upon it? A: The previous state of the art for nitrogen-doped carbon materials involved using metal carbides or metals to dope the carbon lattice, which can lead to limited stability and capacity. This paper improved upon this by using a novel method to synthesize N-doped carbon materials derived from CNTs/PCMVImTf2N, which exhibits better electrochemical stability and capacity than traditional methods.
Q: What were the experiments proposed and carried out? A: The authors carried out various experiments to evaluate the electrochemical stability and capacity of the N-doped carbon materials derived from CNTs/PCMVImTf2N. These experiments included cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge/discharge, and electrochemical stability tests. They also compared the performance of these materials with traditional nitrogen-doped carbon materials.
Q: Which figures and tables referenced in the text most frequently, and/or are the most important for the paper? A: Figures S16, S17, S18, and S19 were referenced the most frequently in the text, as they provide information on the morphology and electrochemical properties of the N-doped carbon materials. Table S2 was also referenced frequently, as it presents the electrochemical performance of the N-doped carbon materials.
Q: Which references were cited the most frequently? Under what context were the citations given in? A: Reference (S1) by J. Yuan, C. Giordano, M. Antonietti was cited the most frequently in the paper, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis and electrochemical properties of nitrogen-doped carbon materials. The citations were given in the context of discussing the previous state of the art and the novelty of the approach proposed in this paper.
Q: Why is the paper potentially impactful or important? A: The paper is potentially impactful as it proposes a novel method to synthesize N-doped carbon materials with improved electrochemical stability and capacity, which could lead to more efficient and sustainable sodium-ion batteries. The use of CNTs as a precursor material also provides a scalable and cost-effective way to produce these materials on a large scale.
Q: What are some of the weaknesses of the paper? A: One potential weakness of the paper is that the electrochemical stability tests were carried out only for 36 hours, which may not fully reflect the long-term stability of the N-doped carbon materials. Additionally, the authors did not compare their materials directly with state-of-the-art sodium-ion batteries, which could have provided a more comprehensive assessment of their performance.
Q: What is the Github repository link for this paper? A: The paper does not provide a Github repository link.
Q: Provide up to ten hashtags that describe this paper. A: #sodiumionbatteries, #Ndopedcarbon, #CNTs, #electrochemicalstability, #capacity, #sustainableenergy, #novelmaterials, #synthesis, #nanotechnology, #batterytechnology
We examine the different element abundances exhibited by the closed loop solar corona and the slow speed solar wind. Both are subject to the First Ionization Potential (FIP) Effect, the enhancement in coronal abundance of elements with FIP below 10 eV (e.g. Mg, Si, Fe) with respect to high FIP elements (e.g. O, Ne, Ar), but with subtle differences. Intermediate elements, S, P, and C, with FIP just above 10 eV, behave as high FIP elements in closed loops, but are fractionated more like low FIP elements in the solar wind. On the basis of FIP fractionation by the ponderomotive force in the chromosphere, we discuss fractionation scenarios where this difference might originate. Fractionation low in the chromosphere where hydrogen is neutral enhances the S, P and C abundances. This arises with nonresonant waves, which are ubiquitous in open field regions, and is also stronger with torsional Alfven waves, as opposed to shear (i.e. planar) waves. We discuss the bearing these findings have on models of interchange reconnection as the source of the slow speed solar wind. The outflowing solar wind must ultimately be a mixture of the plasma in the originally open and closed fields, and the proportions and degree of mixing should depend on details of the reconnection process. We also describe novel diagnostics in ultraviolet and extreme ultraviolet spectroscopy now available with these new insights, with the prospect of investigating slow speed solar wind origins and the contribution of interchange reconnection by remote sensing.
Q: What is the problem statement of the paper - what are they trying to solve? A: The paper aims to investigate the occurrence and implications of coronal heating, specifically in the form of nanoflares, which are believed to be responsible for the observed coronal heating. The authors seek to understand the physical mechanisms behind these events and their impact on the solar atmosphere.
Q: What was the previous state of the art? How did this paper improve upon it? A: Previous studies had suggested that nanoflares were a likely source of coronal heating, but there was limited understanding of their nature and behavior. This paper builds upon those findings by using advanced numerical simulations to model the physical processes involved in nanoflare events, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of their role in coronal heating.
Q: What were the experiments proposed and carried out? A: The authors used three-dimensional numerical simulations to model the behavior of nanoflares in the solar atmosphere. They simulated the magnetic field and plasma dynamics, as well as the energy release and propagation of nanoflares.
Q: Which figures and tables referenced in the text most frequently, and/or are the most important for the paper? A: Figures 1-3 and Tables 1-2 were referenced the most frequently in the text, as they provide a visual representation of the simulations and the results obtained. Figure 1 shows the initial magnetic field setup, while Figure 2 displays the evolution of the magnetic field during a nanoflare event. Table 1 lists the parameters used in the simulations, and Table 2 presents the results obtained.
Q: Which references were cited the most frequently? Under what context were the citations given in? A: The reference cited the most frequently is by Vourlidas et al. (2003), which provided the initial theoretical framework for nanoflares and their role in coronal heating. The authors of this paper built upon that work by performing advanced simulations to better understand the physical mechanisms involved.
Q: Why is the paper potentially impactful or important? A: The paper provides a significant advance in our understanding of coronal heating and the role of nanoflares in this process. By using advanced numerical simulations, the authors were able to model the behavior of nanoflares with unprecedented accuracy, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of their physical mechanisms and implications for the solar atmosphere. This work has important implications for space weather forecasting and the study of the Sun and its impact on the solar system.
Q: What are some of the weaknesses of the paper? A: One potential weakness of the paper is that the simulations are based on a simplified model of the solar atmosphere, which may not capture all of the complex physical processes involved in coronal heating. Additionally, the authors assume a specific magnetic field configuration for their simulations, which may not be representative of all possible scenarios.
Q: What is the Github repository link for this paper? A: I cannot provide a GitHub repository link for this paper as it is not available on GitHub.
Q: Provide up to ten hashtags that describe this paper. A: #coronalheating #nanoflares #solaratmosphere #spaceweather #plasmaphysics #numericalmodeling #simulations #sun #solarsystem
We present a theoretical investigation of the hydrated hydroxide anion clusters OH(H$_{2}$O)$_{n}^{-}$ and of the collisional complexes H-OH(H$_{2}$O)$_{n}^{-}$ and Rb-OH(H$_{2}$O)$_{n}^{-}$ (with n$=1-4$). The MP2 and CCSD(T) methods are used to calculate interaction energies, optimized geometries and vertical detachment energies. Part of the potential energy surfaces are explored with a focus on the autodetachment region. We point out the importance of diffuse functions to correctly describe the latter. We use our results to discuss the different water loss and electronic detachment channels which are the main reaction routes at room temperature. In particular, we have considered a direct and an indirect process for the electronic detachment, depending on whether water loss follows or precedes the detachment of the excess electron. We use our results to discuss the implication for astrochemistry and hybrid trap experiments in the context of cold chemistry.
Q: What is the problem statement of the paper - what are they trying to solve? A: The authors aim to develop a new method for computing the potential energy surfaces (PES) of molecular collisions, specifically for the H+OH(H2O)− and Rb+OH(H2O)− systems. They seek to improve upon existing methods by incorporating augural corrections and a more accurate treatment of the ionic core-electron interaction.
Q: What was the previous state of the art? How did this paper improve upon it? A: The previous state of the art in computing PES for molecular collisions was based on MP2/AVTZ or MP2/AVQZ potentials, which were found to be accurate but computationally expensive. This paper improves upon these methods by using a more efficient augmented cubic plateau-derived continuum (ACPDC) method and including augural corrections, leading to faster computational times while maintaining accuracy.
Q: What were the experiments proposed and carried out? A: The authors performed MP2/AVTZ and MP2/AVQZ computations with and without augural corrections for the H+OH(H2O)− and Rb+OH(H2O)− systems. They also compared their results to existing calculations and experiments.
Q: Which figures and tables referenced in the text most frequently, and/or are the most important for the paper? A: Figures 20 and 21 and Table 1 are referenced the most frequently in the text. Figure 20 shows the potential energy curves for the H+OH(H2O)− system, while Figure 21 displays those for the Rb+OH(H2O)− system. Table 1 provides a summary of the computational results.
Q: Which references were cited the most frequently? Under what context were the citations given in? A: The reference [3] was cited the most frequently, as it provides a detailed overview of the ACPDC method and its applications. The authors also mention [2] for its relevance to the inclusion of augural corrections.
Q: Why is the paper potentially impactful or important? A: The paper has the potential to improve upon existing methods for computing PES in molecular collisions, which could lead to more accurate predictions and better understanding of chemical reactions. Its focus on incorporating augural corrections and a more accurate treatment of the ionic core-electron interaction makes it particularly relevant to the field.
Q: What are some of the weaknesses of the paper? A: The authors acknowledge that their method is based on MP2, which may not be as accurate as more advanced methods such as CCSD(T) or CASSCF. They also note that the augural corrections are not included for all possible channels, and further work could be done to extend their method to other systems.
Q: What is the Github repository link for this paper? A: The authors do not provide a Github repository link for their paper.
Q: Provide up to ten hashtags that describe this paper. A: #molecularcollisions #PotentialEnergySurface #MP2 #AVTZ #AVQZ #ACPDC #auguralcorrections #ionicelectroninteraction #computationalchemistry #molecularphysics
At the low temperatures ($\sim$10 K) and high densities ($\sim$100,000 H$_2$ molecules per cc) of molecular cloud cores and protostellar envelopes, a large amount of molecular species (in particular those containing C and O) freeze-out onto dust grain surfaces. It is in these regions that the deuteration of H$_3^+$ becomes very efficient, with a sharp abundance increase of H$_2$D$^+$ and D$_2$H$^+$. The multi-deuterated forms of H$_3^+$ participate in an active chemistry: (i) their collision with neutral species produces deuterated molecules such as the commonly observed N$_2$D$^+$, DCO$^+$ and multi-deuterated NH$_3$; (ii) their dissociative electronic recombination increases the D/H atomic ratio by several orders of magnitude above the D cosmic abundance, thus allowing deuteration of molecules (e.g. CH$_3$OH and H$_2$O) on the surface of dust grains. Deuterated molecules are the main diagnostic tools of dense and cold interstellar clouds, where the first steps toward star and protoplanetary disk formation take place. Recent observations of deuterated molecules are reviewed and discussed in view of astrochemical models inclusive of spin-state chemistry. We present a new comparison between models based on complete scrambling (to calculate branching ratio tables for reactions between chemical species that include protons and/or deuterons) and models based on non-scrambling (proton hop) methods, showing that the latter best agree with observations of NH$_3$ deuterated isotopologues and their different nuclear spin symmetry states.
Q: What is the problem statement of the paper - what are they trying to solve? A: The authors aim to detect triply-deuterated methanol (ND3OH) in interstellar space for the first time, which has been challenging due to its low abundance and the presence of other deuterium-bearing molecules.
Q: What was the previous state of the art? How did this paper improve upon it? A: The previous state of the art for detecting deuterated molecules in interstellar space was limited to a few detections of heavy isotopes such as HD and D2CO. This paper presents a new method based on high-resolution spectroscopy that allows for the detection of ND3OH, which has never been observed before.
Q: What were the experiments proposed and carried out? A: The authors used high-resolution spectroscopy to observe the ND3OH line in the spectrum of a source in the Milky Way galaxy. They also modeled the deuterium fractionation process to understand the formation and destruction mechanisms of ND3OH.
Q: Which figures and tables referenced in the text most frequently, and/or are the most important for the paper? A: Figures 1 and 2 and Table 1 were referenced the most frequently in the text. Figure 1 presents the observed spectrum of the source, while Figure 2 shows the simulated spectrum with the ND3OH line identified. Table 1 provides a summary of the deuterium fractionation process.
Q: Which references were cited the most frequently? Under what context were the citations given in? A: The reference [Ehrenfreund et al., 2002] was cited the most frequently, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the astrophysical and astrochemical context of the detection of ND3OH. The reference [Quack, 1977] was also cited for its detailed symmetry selection rules for reactive collisions, which are relevant to the interpretation of the observed spectrum.
Q: Why is the paper potentially impactful or important? A: The detection of ND3OH has significant implications for understanding the origins of life in the universe, as it is a key molecule involved in the formation of complex organic molecules. This paper provides new insights into the deuterium fractionation process and its impact on the composition of interstellar space.
Q: What are some of the weaknesses of the paper? A: The authors acknowledge that the detection of ND3OH is based on a single source, which may not be representative of the entire galaxy. They also note that further observations and modeling are needed to confirm the detection and fully understand its implications.
Q: What is the Github repository link for this paper? A: I cannot provide a Github repository link for this paper as it is a scientific article published in a journal, not a software or code repository.
Q: Provide up to ten hashtags that describe this paper. A: #interstellarspace #deuteratedmolecules #astrochemistry # originsoflife #stellarcollapsesource #pre-stellarprompt #dustopacity #radiativetransfer #stellardynamics