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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 20(42): 26968-26978, 2018 Oct 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30327811

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Aiming to better understand the reactivity of graphene-based materials, the present work employs density functional theory that provides detailed information about spin-density distributions for single and contiguous pairs of carbene-like active sites. In order to examine the extent to which different models, methodologies, and approximations affect the outcome, our calculations employ the AIMPRO, QuantumEspresso and Gaussian program packages. Models are in the form of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and graphene nanoribbons (GNRs), both isolated and within supercells with periodic boundary conditions. Benchmarking calculations for the phenyl radical and cation are also presented. General agreement is found among the methods and also with previous studies. A significant electron spin polarization (spin density >1.096 electron spin) on the active sites is seen in both periodic and cluster systems, but it tends to be lower for GNRs than graphene clusters. The effect of the functional seems to be much more important than the position of singularities at the edges of the GNRs. Finally, we show the interactions and effects on spin density when a single site lies at the edge of a bilayer GNR, where bonding between layers may occur under specific circumstances.

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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 112(51): 15609-12, 2015 Dec 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26644554

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In recent years, a plethora of theoretical carbon allotropes have been proposed, none of which has been experimentally isolated. We discuss here criteria that should be met for a new phase to be potentially experimentally viable. We take as examples Haeckelites, 2D networks of sp(2)-carbon-containing pentagons and heptagons, and "penta-graphene," consisting of a layer of pentagons constructed from a mixture of sp(2)- and sp(3)-coordinated carbon atoms. In 2D projection appearing as the "Cairo pattern," penta-graphene is elegant and aesthetically pleasing. However, we dispute the author's claims of its potential stability and experimental relevance.

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Nano Lett ; 14(7): 3817-26, 2014 Jul 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24845684

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The future exploitation of the exceptional properties of nanocrystal (NC) thin films deposited from liquid dispersions of nanoparticles relies upon our ability to produce films with improved electrical properties by simple and inexpensive means. Here, we demonstrate that the electronic conduction of solution-processed NC films can be strongly enhanced without the need of postdeposition treatments, via specific molecules adsorbed at the surfaces of adjacent NCs. This effect is demonstrated for Si NC films doped with the strong molecular oxidizing agent tetrafluoro-tetracyanoquinodimethane (F4-TCNQ). Density functional calculations were carried out with molecule-doped superlattice solid models. It is shown that, when populated by electrons, hybrid molecule/NC states edge (and may actually resonate with) the conduction-band states of the NC solid. This provides extra electronic connectivity across the NC network as the molecules effectively flatten the electronic potential barriers for electron transfer across the otherwise vacuum-filled network interstitialcies.

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J Nanosci Nanotechnol ; 13(2): 1035-8, 2013 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23646566

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The modification of the electronic structure of silicon nanocrystals using an organic dopant, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (F4-TCNQ), is investigated using first-principles calculations. It is shown that physisorbed F4-TCNQ molecules have the effect of oxidizing the nanocrystal, attracting the charge density towards the F4-TCNQ-nanocrystal interface, and decreasing the excitation energy of the system. In periodic F4-TCNQ/nanocrystal superlattices, F4-TCNQ is suggested to enhance exciton separation, and in the presence of free holes, to serve as a bridge for electron/hole transfer between adjacent nanocrystals.

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J Nanosci Nanotechnol ; 13(2): 1039-42, 2013 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23646567

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First-principles calculations are used to investigate the structure, electronic and optical properties of silicon nanocystals with chlorine-passivated surface. The nanocrystals considered were approximately spherical, with diameters between 1.5 and 3.0 nm. We show that the nanocrystals with chlorinated surface have a smaller bandgap, lower optical absorption threshold, and greater ionization energy and electron affinity than hydrogenated silicon nanocrystals of the same size.

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Phys Rev Lett ; 107(6): 065502, 2011 Aug 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21902339

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We demonstrate that free graphene sheet edges can curl back on themselves, reconstructing as nanotubes. This results in lower formation energies than any other nonfunctionalized edge structure reported to date in the literature. We determine the critical tube size and formation barrier and compare with density functional simulations of other edge terminations including a new reconstructed Klein edge. Simulated high resolution electron microscopy images show why such rolled edges may be difficult to detect. Rolled zigzag edges serve as metallic conduction channels, separated from the neighboring bulk graphene by a chain of insulating sp(3)-carbon atoms, and introduce van Hove singularities into the graphene density of states.

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Nanoscale ; 6(5): 2978-86, 2014 Mar 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24487384

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The formation of extended defects in graphene from the coalescence of individual mobile vacancies can significantly alter its mechanical, electrical and chemical properties. We present the results of ab initio simulations which demonstrate that the strain created by multi-vacancy complexes in graphene determine their overall growth morphology when formed from the coalescence of individual mobile lattice vacancies. Using density functional theory, we map out the potential energy surface for the motion of mono-vacancies in the vicinity of multi-vacancy defects. The inhomogeneous bond strain created by the multi-vacancy complexes strongly biases the activation energy barriers for single vacancy motion over a wide area. Kinetic Monte Carlo simulations based on rates from ab initio derived activation energies are performed to investigate the dynamical evolution of single vacancies in these strain fields. The resultant coalescence processes reveal that the dominant morphology of multi-vacancy complexes will consist of vacancy lines running in the two primary crystallographic directions, and that more thermodynamically stable structures, such as holes, are kinetically inaccessible from mono-vacancy aggregation alone.

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J Phys Condens Matter ; 25(15): 155302, 2013 Apr 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23507673

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Cross-sectional area and volume become difficult to define as material dimensions approach the atomic scale. This limits the transferability of macroscopic concepts such as Young's modulus. We propose a new volume definition where the enclosed nanosheet or nanotube average electron density matches that of the parent layered bulk material. We calculate the Young's moduli for various nanosheets (including graphene, BN and MoS2) and nanotubes. Further implications of this new volume definition such as a Fermi level dependent Young's modulus and out-of-plane Poisson's ratio are shown.

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