Theoretical investigation on interaction of octopamine neurotransmitter with BN nanocage

The present investigation addresses the adsorptive response of octopamine neurotransmitter onto the surface of B 12 N 12 nanocage with density functional theory (DFT) at B3LYP/6–311G(d,p) level of theory. Accordingly, the adsorption behaviour and electronic properties such as HOMO and LUMO energies, chemical potential, Fermi energy, and work function have been explored. The calculations consequences three possible configuration of octopamine@B 12 N 12 nanohybrid offering configuration-(a) as the most favourable configuration with the adsorption energy value of -33.52 kcal/mol. The natural bond orbital (NBO) assessment revealed a charge transfer of 0.382 | e | from octopamine to B 12 N 12 nanocage, indicating the charge transfer direction from drug to cage. Also, the energy gap of considered nanocage shows reduction by 14% upon interaction with octopamine neurotransmitter. The influence of aqueous medium on the adsorption energy and electronic properties have been also considered.