Repositori URV

Identificador: TDX:1206

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX1206

Autors:
Zapata Rivera, Jhon Enrique

Resum:
The present work deals with the theoretical study of the interaction between molecular O2 and different transition metal biomimetic complexes (LM-O2, M = Cu, Ni, Mn), by means of a computational strategy combining Difference-Dedicated Configuration Interaction (DDCI) calculations and an Orthogonal Valence Bond (OVB) analysis of the ground state wave functions. Two main aspects have been analyzed: (i) the identification of the ground state and the relative position of the low-lying states and (ii) the extension of the charge transfer between the LM and O2 fragments. This strategy is particularly suited for systems presenting an intermediate superoxide/peroxide character, where the experimental assignments raise serious doubts.