A systematic workflow for mechanophore design

  • Fangbai Xie
  • , Yunyan Sun
  • , Jeffrey S. Moore*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Advancing mechanoresponsive materials require novel mechanophores, though clear and structured design guidelines are still emerging. In this work, we present a systematic workflow aimed at facilitating the design and discovery of new mechanophores. By integrating the classic iso-metrical CoGEF approach with our innovative iso-tensional Tension Model of Bond Activation (TMBA) simulation, the workflow described herein enables comprehensive evaluation of mechanophore candidates prior to experimental implementation, with a practical case study included for detailed illustration. This predictive capability allows computational screening, efficient identification and filtering away unexpected issues while providing valuable insights for potential structural optimization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1030-1039
Number of pages10
JournalMRS Communications
Volume15
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2025

Keywords

  • Activation Analysis
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Computation
  • Machine Learning
  • Organic

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