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Provides information on a study conducted on the characterization of low-barrier hydrogen bonds (LBHBs). Difference between short strong hydrogen bonds and LBHBs; Reference to previous studies of LBHBs; Methodology used to conduct study; Results of study.

Describes the characterization of low-barrier hydrogen bonds. Relationship between strength and geometry of short-strong hydrogen bonds; Formic acid-formate anion model system; Performance of ab initio and density functional theory investigation.

Characterizes the effects of microsolvation on the strength of low-barrier hydrogen bonds (LBHB). Interactions of formic acid molecules; Calculation of the interaction between water and formate; Geometries of LBHB; Relationship between the hydrogen bond distance and the calculated interaction energy.