Complex edge effects in zigzag graphene nanoribbons due to hydrogen loading

Details Complex edge effects in zigzag graphene nanoribbons due to hydrogen loading Complex edge effects in zigzag graphene nanoribbons due to hydrogen loading

2010-05-31

arxiv.org/abs/1005.5714v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

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We have performed density functional calculations as well as employed a tight-binding theory, to study the effect of passivation of zigzag graphene nanoribbons (ZGNR) by Hydrogen. We show that each edge C atom bonded with 2 H atoms open up a gap and destroys magnetism for small widths of the nanoribbon. However, a re-entrant magnetism accompanied by a metallic electronic structure is observed from 8 rows and thicker nanoribbons. The electronic structure and magnetic state are quite complex for this type of termination, with sp$^3$ bonded edge atoms being non-magnetic, whereas the nearest neighboring atoms are metallic and magnetic. We have also evaluated the phase stability of several thicknesses of ZGNR, and demonstrate that sp$^3$ bonded edge atoms, with 2 H atoms at the edge, should be stable at temperatures and pressures which are reachable in a laboratory environment.

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