THEORY FOR THE GROWTH OF FULLERENES

Authors
BENNEMANN KH KERNER R
Citation
Kh. Bennemann et R. Kerner, THEORY FOR THE GROWTH OF FULLERENES, Zeitschrift für physikalische Chemie, 195, 1996, pp. 89-95
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry Physical","Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical
Journal title
Zeitschrift für physikalische Chemie → ACNP
ISSN journal
09429352
Volume
195
Year of publication
1996
Part
1-2
Pages
89 - 95
Database
ISI
SICI code
0942-9352(1996)195:<89:TFTGOF>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Our previous growth model for fullerene formation is used to explain r ecent experiments. It becomes clear how a high efficiency of C-60 form ation is achieved. We estimate the size dependence of intermediate str uctures along the most efficient fullerene growth route and furthermor e the stability of Si-20, Ge-20 vs. the unstable C-20. While C-n(-) hi nders fullerene formation a complex C-n-M (M = metalatom) may support fullerene formation.