Vol. 24 No. 1 (2025): Mapana Journal of Sciences
Research Articles

A Theoretical Study of Coumarin Derivatives: Exploring DSSC, NLO Properties and Pharmacokinetics

  • Subhani Khanam Nehal .,
  • Renuka U,
  • Mahanthesh M Basanagouda ,
  • Suresh Kumar H M,
  • Thipperudrappa Javuku
Subhani Khanam Nehal .
Department of Studies in Physics, Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadeveraya University, Ballari – 583105, Karnataka, India.
Renuka U
Department of Studies in Physics, Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadeveraya University, Ballari – 583105, Karnataka, India.
Mahanthesh M Basanagouda
P.G. Department of Chemistry, P.C. Jabin Science College, Hubli - 580031, Karnataka, India.
Suresh Kumar H M
Department of Physics, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru-572103, Karnataka, India.
Thipperudrappa Javuku
Department of Studies in Physics, Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadeveraya University, Ballari – 583105, Karnataka, India

Published 2025-04-05

Keywords

  • Coumarin derivatives,
  • DFT,
  • NLO,
  • NBO,
  • ADMET

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Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the coumarin derivatives 1-(4-Methoxy-phenoxymethyl)-benzo[f]chromen-3-one (4MPBCO) and 6-Methoxy-4-(4-methoxy-phenoxymethyl)-chromen-2-one (6M4MPC) using density functional theory (DFT). The various molecular properties of these molecules are explored through the examination of geometrical parameters, frontier molecular orbitals (FMO), molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) maps and natural bonding orbitals (NBO). The HOMO-LUMO energies were calculated to assess the suitability of these molecules for dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) applications. In addition, the non-linear optical (NLO) parameters were evaluated to determine their potential for NLO applications. Furthermore, the physicochemical and ADMET properties were computed to examine the molecule's suitability for pharmacokinetic applications.

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