DFT charge, ESP and free-energy calculations
Ni3(HITP)2 DFT model set · Model
Ni(DIB)2: Gaussian 16, B3LYP/def2-SVP with SMD; TD-SCF 6-311G++(d,p). Ni3(HITP)2: Dmol3, GGA-PBE, DN basis, DSPP core treatment.
| Property | Reported value | Normalised value | Uncertainty | Origin and quality | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier-orbital transition energy gap for [Ni(DIB)2-CO2]- | 1.42 eV | — | — | Text Exact Reported | S35 · 12.4 Computation Details · Figure S38 |
| Frontier-orbital transition energy gap for Ni(DIB)2 | 1.47 eV | — | — | Text Exact Reported | S35 · 12.4 Computation Details · Figure S38 |
| Frontier-orbital transition energy gap for [Ni(DIB)2]- | 1.45 eV | — | — | Text Exact Reported | S35 · 12.4 Computation Details · Figure S38 |
| Average Mulliken charge on N in Ni3(HITP)2 N-COOH adduct | -0.648 | — | — | Text Exact Reported | 33100 · Mechanism of CO2 Capture · Figure 5f |
| Average Mulliken charge on N in Ni3(HITP)2 NH-CO2 adduct | -0.587 | — | — | Text Exact Reported | 33100 · Mechanism of CO2 Capture · Figure S43 |
| Average Mulliken charge on N in reduced Ni3(HITP)2 | -0.677 | — | — | Text Exact Reported | 33100 · Mechanism of CO2 Capture · Figure 5f |
| Mulliken charge on N in reduced Ni(DIB)2 | -0.275 | — | — | Text Exact Reported | 33100 · Mechanism of CO2 Capture · Figure 5e |
| Ni3(HITP)2 NH-CO2 product free-energy penalty vs N-COOH | 18.3 kJ mol-1 | — | — | Figure Axis Rounded Reported | 33099 · Mechanism of CO2 Capture · Figure 5h |
| Ni3(HITP)2 Ni-CO2 d-p product free-energy penalty vs N-COOH | 544.6 kJ mol-1 | — | — | Figure Axis Rounded Reported | 33099 · Mechanism of CO2 Capture · Figure 5h |
| Calculated free energy G for Ni3(HITP)2 acid-base adduct | -3187.03743 Ha | — | — | SI Table Exact Reported | S41 · 12.4 Computation Details · Table S3 |
| Calculated free energy G for Ni3(HITP)2 carbamate adduct | -3187.044397 Ha | — | — | SI Table Exact Reported | S41 · 12.4 Computation Details · Table S3 |
| Calculated free energy G for Ni3(HITP)2 d-p adduct | -3186.837005 Ha | — | — | SI Table Exact Reported | S41 · 12.4 Computation Details · Table S3 |
| Ni(DIB)2 NH-CO2 product free-energy penalty vs N-COOH | 8.7 kJ mol-1 | — | — | Text Exact Reported | 33100 · Mechanism of CO2 Capture · Figure 5g; Table S2 |
| Ni(DIB)2 Ni-CO2 product free-energy penalty vs N-COOH | 45.4 kJ mol-1 | — | — | Text Exact Reported | 33100 · Mechanism of CO2 Capture · Figure 5g; Table S2 |
| Calculated free energy G for Ni(DIB)2 acid-base adduct | -2379.652106 Ha | — | — | SI Table Exact Reported | S40 · 12.4 Computation Details · Table S2 |
| Calculated free energy G for Ni(DIB)2 carbamate adduct | -2379.655401 Ha | — | — | SI Table Exact Reported | S40 · 12.4 Computation Details · Table S2 |
| Calculated free energy G for Ni(DIB)2 d-p adduct | -2379.638125 Ha | — | — | SI Table Exact Reported | S40 · 12.4 Computation Details · Table S2 |
| Frontier-orbital transition energy gap for 785 nm absorption peak | 1.58 eV | — | — | Text Exact Reported | S35 · 12.4 Computation Details · Figure S38 |