Fullerene, fullerane and the fulleryne: A comparative thermodynamic study for a new member of the carbon cage family

In a previous work, we introduced a new family of carbon cages, called fullerynes. Besides, we studied their stability by examining the vibrations of the infrared spectrum. But in this work, we intended to prepare a theoretical insight for experimental researchers for the synthesis of these carbon c...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Qasemnazhand, Farhad Khoeini, Farah Marsusi
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Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
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description In a previous work, we introduced a new family of carbon cages, called fullerynes. Besides, we studied their stability by examining the vibrations of the infrared spectrum. But in this work, we intended to prepare a theoretical insight for experimental researchers for the synthesis of these carbon cages. Thus, we first examine the Raman spectra for fullerynes as an identification method. Then, we introduce some testable and measurable features such as polarization and heat capacity of these structures. And finally, we study their stability from a thermodynamic point of view. To explore this research in more detail, first, the Raman spectra are obtained for the fulleryne cages. Also, the electron distribution in the fulleryne structure is investigated, and based on that, quantities such as polarizability and heat capacity of the studied structures are determined. In addition, based on density functional theory (DFT), the thermodynamic investigation of fulleryne structure formation from fullerenes, fulleranes and carbon chains, is discussed. For the processes that are introduced in the formation of fullerynes, the changes of enthalpy, entropy, and finally the Gibbs free energy are calculated. The most optimal method of forming fullerynes is then presented. Our research is focused on four fullerynes, the C80H20, C96H24, C120H30 and C144H36. The results show that the most optimal process for the formation of fullerynes is the use of fullerene structures. With the increase in the size of fullerynes, the corresponding Gibbs free energy change also grows.
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spelling doaj.art-97d6d93e8d8743d9aa34ac12e91c9b9b2022-12-22T04:37:57ZengElsevierResults in Physics2211-37972022-12-0143106066Fullerene, fullerane and the fulleryne: A comparative thermodynamic study for a new member of the carbon cage familyMohammad Qasemnazhand0Farhad Khoeini1Farah Marsusi2Department of Physics, University of Zanjan, P.O. Box 45195-313, Zanjan, IranDepartment of Physics, University of Zanjan, P.O. Box 45195-313, Zanjan, Iran; Corresponding author.Department of Physics and Energy Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, P.O. Box 15875‑4413, Tehran, IranIn a previous work, we introduced a new family of carbon cages, called fullerynes. Besides, we studied their stability by examining the vibrations of the infrared spectrum. But in this work, we intended to prepare a theoretical insight for experimental researchers for the synthesis of these carbon cages. Thus, we first examine the Raman spectra for fullerynes as an identification method. Then, we introduce some testable and measurable features such as polarization and heat capacity of these structures. And finally, we study their stability from a thermodynamic point of view. To explore this research in more detail, first, the Raman spectra are obtained for the fulleryne cages. Also, the electron distribution in the fulleryne structure is investigated, and based on that, quantities such as polarizability and heat capacity of the studied structures are determined. In addition, based on density functional theory (DFT), the thermodynamic investigation of fulleryne structure formation from fullerenes, fulleranes and carbon chains, is discussed. For the processes that are introduced in the formation of fullerynes, the changes of enthalpy, entropy, and finally the Gibbs free energy are calculated. The most optimal method of forming fullerynes is then presented. Our research is focused on four fullerynes, the C80H20, C96H24, C120H30 and C144H36. The results show that the most optimal process for the formation of fullerynes is the use of fullerene structures. With the increase in the size of fullerynes, the corresponding Gibbs free energy change also grows.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211379722006805FullereneFulleraneFulleryneDensity functional theoryRaman spectrumGibbs free energy
spellingShingle Mohammad Qasemnazhand
Farhad Khoeini
Farah Marsusi
Fullerene, fullerane and the fulleryne: A comparative thermodynamic study for a new member of the carbon cage family
Results in Physics
Fullerene
Fullerane
Fulleryne
Density functional theory
Raman spectrum
Gibbs free energy
title Fullerene, fullerane and the fulleryne: A comparative thermodynamic study for a new member of the carbon cage family
title_full Fullerene, fullerane and the fulleryne: A comparative thermodynamic study for a new member of the carbon cage family
title_fullStr Fullerene, fullerane and the fulleryne: A comparative thermodynamic study for a new member of the carbon cage family
title_full_unstemmed Fullerene, fullerane and the fulleryne: A comparative thermodynamic study for a new member of the carbon cage family
title_short Fullerene, fullerane and the fulleryne: A comparative thermodynamic study for a new member of the carbon cage family
title_sort fullerene fullerane and the fulleryne a comparative thermodynamic study for a new member of the carbon cage family
topic Fullerene
Fullerane
Fulleryne
Density functional theory
Raman spectrum
Gibbs free energy
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211379722006805
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