Browsing Theses by Author "Fu, Weiqiang"
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Exploring the Structures and Properties of Cationic Aromatic Clusters
Fu, Weiqiang (University of Waterloo, 2020-12-02)In this thesis, the structures and properties of protonated aromatic clusters have been investigated. The aromaticity of the phenyl ring can be influenced by the substituents. Electron withdrawing groups (EWGs) can reduce ... -
The Structures and Properties of Protonated Phenylalanine Derivatives
Fu, Weiqiang (University of Waterloo, 2016-09-19)Non-covalent interactions influence the 3-dimentional structures of large biomolecules. Hydrogen bonds, π-π stacking and cation-π interactions play a prominent role in protein folding and molecular recognition. In clusters ...