A DFT study on the dimerization of C62, H2-C62, and F2-C62 |
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Authors: | Hou Jin Qiang Kang Hong Seok |
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Institution: | Department of Nano and Advanced Materials, College of Engineering, Jeonju University, Hyoja-dong, Wansan-ku, Chonju, Chonbuk 560-759, Republic of Korea. |
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Abstract: | On the basis of calculations using the density functional theory, we show that C(62), a recently synthesized nonclassical fullerene, will presumably undergo dimerization with various isomers at elevated temperatures. This is shown by calculating the dimerization energy and the activation barrier of the dimerization. Eight possible isomers of the dimer were identified, all of which are more stable than the two isolated monomers. The relative stability of various isomers depends upon the kind of C=C bonds within the four-membered carbon ring involved in the dimerization. In addition, similar calculations were performed for the monomers and dimers of H(2)-C(62) and F(2)-C(62). Six isomers were identified for each of the dimers. Although less pronounced than the case of the C(62) dimer, all isomers of the H(2)-C(62) dimer are appreciably more stable than the individual monomers. Although a large steric repulsion due to F atoms significantly reduces the stability of F(2)-C(62) dimer, its two isomers are still more stable than separate monomers. |
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Keywords: | C62 H2?C62 F2?C62 dimerization density functional theory isomers dimerization energy activation barrier |
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