Polynitrobenzene Derivatives, Containing -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)<sub>n</sub>O- Functional Groups, as Candidates for Perspective Fluorinated High-Energy Materials: Theoretical Study

We performed a theoretical investigation of the fluorinated compounds’ morphology and stability. The research was conducted using the widely adopted DFT approach, specifically the B3LYP method and the cc-pVTZ basis set, aiming to design high-energy materials that exhibit low sensitivity, toxicity, i...

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Main Authors: Jelena Tamuliene, Jonas Sarlauskas
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description We performed a theoretical investigation of the fluorinated compounds’ morphology and stability. The research was conducted using the widely adopted DFT approach, specifically the B3LYP method and the cc-pVTZ basis set, aiming to design high-energy materials that exhibit low sensitivity, toxicity, instability, and reduced proneness to decomposition or degradation over a short period. In the paper, we presented the investigation results for the compounds whose total energy is the lowest. Their thermal and chemical stability was evaluated based on stability indicators such as cohesion, chemical hardness, and softness. The oxygen–fluorine balance is assessed to determine the sensitivity of these advanced materials. The density, detonation pressure, and velocity of the selected conformers were theoretically obtained to reveal the influence of -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and cyclic -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)nO- fragments on the energetic properties of nitroaromatics as well as their stability and resistance to shock stimuli. The results enable the prediction of advanced energetic materials that achieve a favorable balance between power and stability. Based on the results achieved, we put forward CF3N2, OCF3N2, C2F6N2, 1CF2N2/O2CF2N2, and 2CF4N2/O2C2F4N2 for practical usage because these compounds possess greater stability compared to tetryl and better explosive properties than TNT.
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spelling doaj-art-fbc98561e69b44598fca2d24b0666fae2024-12-13T16:26:08ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-12-011723612610.3390/en17236126Polynitrobenzene Derivatives, Containing -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)<sub>n</sub>O- Functional Groups, as Candidates for Perspective Fluorinated High-Energy Materials: Theoretical StudyJelena Tamuliene0Jonas Sarlauskas1Physics Faculty, Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, Vilnius University, Sauletekio av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, LithuaniaLife Sciences Center, Department of Xenobiotics Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry, Vilnius University, Sauletekio av. 7, LT-10257 Vilnius, LithuaniaWe performed a theoretical investigation of the fluorinated compounds’ morphology and stability. The research was conducted using the widely adopted DFT approach, specifically the B3LYP method and the cc-pVTZ basis set, aiming to design high-energy materials that exhibit low sensitivity, toxicity, instability, and reduced proneness to decomposition or degradation over a short period. In the paper, we presented the investigation results for the compounds whose total energy is the lowest. Their thermal and chemical stability was evaluated based on stability indicators such as cohesion, chemical hardness, and softness. The oxygen–fluorine balance is assessed to determine the sensitivity of these advanced materials. The density, detonation pressure, and velocity of the selected conformers were theoretically obtained to reveal the influence of -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and cyclic -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)nO- fragments on the energetic properties of nitroaromatics as well as their stability and resistance to shock stimuli. The results enable the prediction of advanced energetic materials that achieve a favorable balance between power and stability. Based on the results achieved, we put forward CF3N2, OCF3N2, C2F6N2, 1CF2N2/O2CF2N2, and 2CF4N2/O2C2F4N2 for practical usage because these compounds possess greater stability compared to tetryl and better explosive properties than TNT.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/23/6126nitro compoundspolynitrobenzenesfluorinated high-energy materials (F-HEMs)energetic propertiesdensitydetonation pressure
spellingShingle Jelena Tamuliene
Jonas Sarlauskas
Polynitrobenzene Derivatives, Containing -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)<sub>n</sub>O- Functional Groups, as Candidates for Perspective Fluorinated High-Energy Materials: Theoretical Study
Energies
nitro compounds
polynitrobenzenes
fluorinated high-energy materials (F-HEMs)
energetic properties
density
detonation pressure
title Polynitrobenzene Derivatives, Containing -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)<sub>n</sub>O- Functional Groups, as Candidates for Perspective Fluorinated High-Energy Materials: Theoretical Study
title_full Polynitrobenzene Derivatives, Containing -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)<sub>n</sub>O- Functional Groups, as Candidates for Perspective Fluorinated High-Energy Materials: Theoretical Study
title_fullStr Polynitrobenzene Derivatives, Containing -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)<sub>n</sub>O- Functional Groups, as Candidates for Perspective Fluorinated High-Energy Materials: Theoretical Study
title_full_unstemmed Polynitrobenzene Derivatives, Containing -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)<sub>n</sub>O- Functional Groups, as Candidates for Perspective Fluorinated High-Energy Materials: Theoretical Study
title_short Polynitrobenzene Derivatives, Containing -CF<sub>3</sub>, -OCF<sub>3</sub>, and -O(CF<sub>2</sub>)<sub>n</sub>O- Functional Groups, as Candidates for Perspective Fluorinated High-Energy Materials: Theoretical Study
title_sort polynitrobenzene derivatives containing cf sub 3 sub ocf sub 3 sub and o cf sub 2 sub sub n sub o functional groups as candidates for perspective fluorinated high energy materials theoretical study
topic nitro compounds
polynitrobenzenes
fluorinated high-energy materials (F-HEMs)
energetic properties
density
detonation pressure
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/23/6126
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