Formation of Atomic Carbon Chains from Graphene Nanoribbons

Details Formation of Atomic Carbon Chains from Graphene Nanoribbons Formation of Atomic Carbon Chains from Graphene Nanoribbons

2009-12-13

arxiv.org/abs/0912.2502v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

4 pages, 5 figures

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The formation of one-dimensional carbon chains from graphene nanoribbons is investigated using it ab initio molecular dynamics. We show under what conditions it is possible to obtain a linear atomic chain via pulling of the graphene nanoribbons. The presence of dimers composed of two-coordinated carbon atoms at the edge of the ribbons is necessary for the formation of the linear chains, otherwise there is simply the full rupture of the structure. The presence of Stone-Wales defects close to these dimers may lead to the formation of longer chains. The local atomic configuration of the suspended atoms indicates the formation of single and triple bonds, which is a characteristic of polyynes.

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