Research Summary
Research interests include atomistic-scale simulations of chemical reactions, reactive force fields (ReaxFF), quantum chemistry, combustion reactions, interface chemistry and organic geochemistry.
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Unveiling novel structural complexity of spiral carbon nanomaterials: Review on mechanical, thermal, and interfacial behaviors via molecular dynamics
Sharifian, A., Fareghi, P., Baghani, M., Odegard, G. M., van Duin, A. C. T., Rajabpour, A., Wu, J. & Baniassadi, M., Feb 5 2025, In: Journal of Molecular Structure. 1321, 139837.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
A molecular dynamics simulation framework for investigating ionizing radiation-induced nano-bubble interactions at ultra-high dose rates
Abolfath, R., Afshordi, N., Rahvar, S., van Duin, A. C. T., Rädler, M., Taleei, R., Parodi, K., Lascaud, J. & Mohan, R., Nov 2024, In: European Physical Journal D. 78, 11, 141.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A reactive force field approach to modeling corrosion of NiCr alloys in molten FLiNaK salts
Arkoub, H., Dwivedi, S., van Duin, A. C. T. & Jin, M., May 15 2024, In: Applied Surface Science. 655, 159627.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Strain Fluctuations Unlock Ferroelectricity in Wurtzites
Baksa, S. M., Gelin, S., Oturak, S., Spurling, R. J., Sepehrinezhad, A., Jacques, L., Trolier-McKinstry, S. E., Van Duin, A., Maria, J. P., Rappe, A. M. & Dabo, I., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Advanced Electronic Materials.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Mapping TpPa-1 covalent organic framework (COF) molecular interactions in mixed solvents via atomistic modeling and experimental study
Barnes, A. M., Afroz, M. M., Shin, Y. K., van Duin, A. C. T. & Li-Oakey, K. D., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Membrane Science. 698, 122613.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Direct Fabrication of Atomically Defined Pores in MXenes Using Feedback-Driven STEM
Boebinger, M. G., Yilmaz, D. E., Ghosh, A., Misra, S., Mathis, T. S., Kalinin, S. V., Jesse, S., Gogotsi, Y., van Duin, A. C. T. & Unocic, R. R., Dec 19 2024, In: Small Methods. 8, 12, 2400203.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Computationally guided synthesis of carbon coated mesoporous silica materials
Dasgupta, N., Mao, Q. & van Duin, A. C. T., Mar 2024, In: Carbon. 221, 118891.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Atomic Level Insight into the Nucleation of SnSe Thin Films Using Graphene Mask in Molecular Beam Epitaxy: ReaxFF Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Fazlioglu-Yalcin, B., Wang, M., Nayir, N., Law, S. & Van Duin, A., Aug 29 2024, In: Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 128, 34, p. 14294-14304 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Upcycling Plastic Waste into Graphite Using Graphenic Additives for Energy Storage: Yield, Graphitic Quality, and Interaction Mechanisms via Experimentation and Molecular Dynamics
Gharpure, A., Kowalik, M., Vander Wal, R. L. & van Duin, A. C. T., Mar 18 2024, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 12, 11, p. 4565-4575 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
eReaxFF force field development for BaZr0.8Y0.2O3-δ solid oxide electrolysis cells applications
Hossain, M. J., Gaikwad, P., Shin, Y. K., Schulze, J. A., Penrod, K. A., Li, M., Lin, Y., Pawar, G. & van Duin, A. C. T., Dec 2024, In: npj Computational Materials. 10, 1, 136.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Experimental and numerical study of the decomposition, product spectrum, and sooting properties of adamantane fuels
Jeong, G. U., Xiang, Z., Kumar, S., Hansen, C., van Duin, A. C. T., Kim, S., McEnally, C. S., Pfefferle, L. D. & Xuan, Y., Dec 15 2024, In: Fuel. 378, 132886.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Exploring Gas-Phase Chemical Reactions in NH3/B2H6 Systems for Chemical Vapor Deposition Using Reactive Molecular Dynamics
Jeong, G. U., van Duin, A. C. T. & Xuan, Y., Apr 4 2024, In: Journal of Physical Chemistry A. 128, 13, p. 2584-2593 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Thermally induced structural evolution and nanoscale interfacial dynamics in Bi-Sb-Te layered nanostructures
Moradifar, P., Wang, T., Nayir, N., Sharifi, T., Wang, K., Ajayan, P., van Duin, A. C. T. & Alem, N., Oct 2 2024, In: Matter. 7, 10, p. 3672-3687 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Watching (De)Intercalation of 2D Metals in Epitaxial Graphene: Insight into the Role of Defects
Niefind, F., Mao, Q., Nayir, N., Kowalik, M., Ahn, J. J., Winchester, A. J., Dong, C., Maniyara, R. A., Robinson, J. A., van Duin, A. C. T. & Pookpanratana, S., Mar 15 2024, In: Small. 20, 11, 2306554.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Nanomaterials Research at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution: Transforming Nanorods, Undergraduate Research Communities, and Infrastructure
Plass, K. E., Krebs, J. K., Morford, J. L., Schaak, R. E., Stapleton, J. J. & van Duin, A. C. T., Aug 21 2024, In: ACS Nanoscience Au. 4, 4, p. 223-234 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review