Modeling cation/anion-water interactions in functional aluminosilicate structures

Antony J. Richards, Paul Barnes*, David R. Collins, Fotis Christodoulos, Simon M. Clark

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Abstract

A need for the computer simulation of hydration/dehydration processes in functional aluminosilicate structures has been noted. Full and realistic simulations of these systems can be somewhat ambitious and require the aid of interactive computer graphics to identify key structural/chemical units, both in the devising of suitable water-ion simulation potentials and in the analysis of hydrogen-bonding schemes in the subsequent simulation studies. In this article, the former is demonstrated by the assembling of a range of essential water-ion potentials. These span the range of formal charges from +4e to -2e, and are evaluated in the context of three types of structure: a porous zeolite, calcium silicate cement, and layered clay. As an example of the latter, the computer graphics output from Monte Carlo computer simulation studies of hydration/dehydration in calcium-zeolite A is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)28-35
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Molecular Graphics
Volume13
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes

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