Operando modeling of zeolite-catalyzed reactions using first-principles molecular dynamics simulations

V Van Speybroeck, M Bocus, P Cnudde… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Within this Perspective, we critically reflect on the role of first-principles molecular dynamics
(MD) simulations in unraveling the catalytic function within zeolites under operating …

A reactive neural network framework for water-loaded acidic zeolites

A Erlebach, M Šípka, I Saha, P Nachtigall… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Under operating conditions, the dynamics of water and ions confined within protonic
aluminosilicate zeolite micropores are responsible for many of their properties, including …

Reference‐Quality Free Energy Barriers in Catalysis from Machine Learning Thermodynamic Perturbation Theory

J Rey, C Chizallet, D Rocca, T Bučko… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
For the first time, we report calculations of the free energies of activation of cracking and
isomerization reactions of alkenes that combine several different electronic structure …

[HTML][HTML] The future of computational catalysis

J Sauer - Journal of Catalysis, 2024 - Elsevier
The future of computational heterogeneous catalysis is shaped by machine learning in two
different but equally important areas:(i) development of atomistic potentials that closely …

Chemically accurate predictions for water adsorption on Brønsted sites of zeolite H-MFI

H Windeck, F Berger, J Sauer - Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
We investigate the adsorption of water molecules in the zeolite H-MFI at isolated Brønsted
acid sites (BAS) for loadings of 1, 2, and 3 H2O/BAS. We consider two approaches to the …

Machine learning thermodynamic perturbation theory offers accurate activation free energies at the RPA level for alkene isomerization in zeolites

J Rey, M Badawi, D Rocca, C Chizallet… - Catalysis Science & …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The determination of accurate free energy barriers for reactions catalyzed by proton-
exchanged zeolites by quantum chemistry approaches is a challenge. While ab initio …

Machine learning applications for thermochemical and kinetic property prediction

L Tomme, Y Ureel, MR Dobbelaere… - Reviews in Chemical …, 2024 - degruyter.com
Detailed kinetic models play a crucial role in comprehending and enhancing chemical
processes. A cornerstone of these models is accurate thermodynamic and kinetic properties …

The Operando Nature of Isobutene Adsorbed in Zeolite H− SSZ− 13 Unraveled by Machine Learning Potentials Beyond DFT Accuracy

M Bocus, S Vandenhaute… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Unraveling the nature of adsorbed olefins in zeolites is crucial to understand numerous
zeolite‐catalyzed processes. A well‐grounded theoretical description critically depends on …

Understanding Alkene Interaction with Metal-Modified Zeolites: Thermodynamics and Mechanism of Bonding in the π-Complex

AA Gabrienko, ES Kvasova, DI Kolokolov… - Inorganic …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Zeolites modified with metal cations are perspective catalysts for converting light alkenes to
valuable chemicals. A crucial step of the transformation is an alkene interaction with zeolite …

Kinetic Consequences of Quasi-Harmonic Entropies Calculated with Machine Learning Interatomic Potentials for Microkinetic Modeling

G Gupta, BC Bukowski - The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2024 - ACS Publications
Microporous catalysts are ubiquitous in chemical processes including sustainable
transformations of biobased feedstocks into fuels and fine chemicals. The mechanistic …