Theoretical Auger electron spectra of polymers by density functional theory calculations using model dimers

J Comput Chem. 2002 Feb;23(3):394-401. doi: 10.1002/jcc.10008.

Abstract

We propose a new approach for analysis of Auger electron spectra (AES) of polymers by density functional theory (DFT) calculations with the Slater's transition-state concept. Simulated AES and X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS) of four polymers [(CH2CH2)n (PE), (CH2CH(CH3))n (PP), (CH2CH(OCH3))n (PVME), and (CH2CH(COCH3))n (PVMK)] by DFT calculations using model dimers are in a good accordance with the experimental ones. The experimental AES of the polymers can be classified in each range of 1s-2p2p, 1s-2s2p, and 1s-2s2s transitions for C KVV and O KVV spectra, and in individual contributions of the functional groups from the theoretical analysis.

MeSH terms

  • Biotechnology
  • Electrons
  • Models, Molecular*
  • Polymers* / chemistry*
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • X-Rays

Substances

  • Polymers