Generative Deep Learning Framework for Inverse Design of Fuels

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Main Authors: Yalamanchi, Kiran K., Pal, Pinaki, Mohan, Balaji, AlRamadan, Abdullah S., Badra, Jihad A., Pei, Yuanjiang
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author Yalamanchi, Kiran K.
Pal, Pinaki
Mohan, Balaji
AlRamadan, Abdullah S.
Badra, Jihad A.
Pei, Yuanjiang
author_facet Yalamanchi, Kiran K.
Pal, Pinaki
Mohan, Balaji
AlRamadan, Abdullah S.
Badra, Jihad A.
Pei, Yuanjiang
contents In the present work, a generative deep learning framework combining a Co-optimized Variational Autoencoder (Co-VAE) architecture with quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) techniques is developed to enable accelerated inverse design of fuels. The Co-VAE integrates a property prediction component coupled with the VAE latent space, enhancing molecular reconstruction and accurate estimation of Research Octane Number (RON) (chosen as the fuel property of interest). A subset of the GDB-13 database, enriched with a curated RON database, is used for model training. Hyperparameter tuning is further utilized to optimize the balance among reconstruction fidelity, chemical validity, and RON prediction. An independent regression model is then used to refine RON prediction, while a differential evolution algorithm is employed to efficiently navigate the VAE latent space and identify promising fuel molecule candidates with high RON. This methodology addresses the limitations of traditional fuel screening approaches by capturing complex structure-property relationships within a comprehensive latent representation. The generative model can be adapted to different target properties, enabling systematic exploration of large chemical spaces relevant to fuel design applications. Furthermore, the demonstrated framework can be readily extended by incorporating additional synthesizability criteria to improve applicability and reliability for de novo design of new fuels.
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spellingShingle Generative Deep Learning Framework for Inverse Design of Fuels
Yalamanchi, Kiran K.
Pal, Pinaki
Mohan, Balaji
AlRamadan, Abdullah S.
Badra, Jihad A.
Pei, Yuanjiang
Machine Learning
Chemical Physics
In the present work, a generative deep learning framework combining a Co-optimized Variational Autoencoder (Co-VAE) architecture with quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) techniques is developed to enable accelerated inverse design of fuels. The Co-VAE integrates a property prediction component coupled with the VAE latent space, enhancing molecular reconstruction and accurate estimation of Research Octane Number (RON) (chosen as the fuel property of interest). A subset of the GDB-13 database, enriched with a curated RON database, is used for model training. Hyperparameter tuning is further utilized to optimize the balance among reconstruction fidelity, chemical validity, and RON prediction. An independent regression model is then used to refine RON prediction, while a differential evolution algorithm is employed to efficiently navigate the VAE latent space and identify promising fuel molecule candidates with high RON. This methodology addresses the limitations of traditional fuel screening approaches by capturing complex structure-property relationships within a comprehensive latent representation. The generative model can be adapted to different target properties, enabling systematic exploration of large chemical spaces relevant to fuel design applications. Furthermore, the demonstrated framework can be readily extended by incorporating additional synthesizability criteria to improve applicability and reliability for de novo design of new fuels.
title Generative Deep Learning Framework for Inverse Design of Fuels
topic Machine Learning
Chemical Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.12075