Molecular-dynamics simulations of carbon nanocage structures: Nanoballs and nanotoroids

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Erkoc S., Vural D.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS C, vol.12, no.5, pp.685-690, 2001 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 12 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2001
• Doi Number: 10.1142/s0129183101001924
• Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS C
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.685-690
• Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The structural stability of carbon nanocages, fullerens and toroids, have been investigated by performing molecular-dynamics computer simulations. The systems considered are C-120 and C-240 in ball and toroidal structures. Calculations have been realized by using an empirical many-body potential energy function for carbon. It has been found that C-120 ball is very unstable, and the other structures are relatively more strong against heat treatment.