Graphenylene, a unique two-dimensional carbon network with nondelocalized cyclohexatriene units
Song Q, Wang B, Deng K, Feng X, Wagner M, Gale JD, Muellen K, Zhi L (2013)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2013
Journal
Book Volume: 1
Pages Range: 38-41
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1039/c2tc00006g
Abstract
Over many years chemists have established the general principle that two-dimensional chemical structures constructed with pure sp2-carbon atoms will definitely form an aromatic system with delocalized electron density. However, based on a recently proposed chemical structure, graphenylene, this rule may finally be broken. Herein, we predict the properties of a new two-dimensional sp2-carbon network known as graphenylene, which is the first example of a non-delocalized sp2-carbon structure composed of cyclohexatriene units with two quite distinct C-C bonds within a C6 ring. In addition, theoretical calculations demonstrate that graphenylene has periodic pores of 3.2 Å in diameter and is a semiconductor with a narrow direct band gap, making it promising for various applications, such as electronic devices and efficient hydrogen separation. This study provides a new perspective on carbon allotropes, leading to a better understanding of [N] phenylene based organic frameworks, as well as clarifying the relationship between benzene and cyclohexatriene. © 2013 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
Involved external institutions
National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) / 国家纳米科学中心
China (CN)
Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung (MPI-P) / Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
Germany (DE)
Curtin University
Australia (AU)
China (CN)
Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung (MPI-P) / Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
Germany (DE)
Curtin University
Australia (AU)
How to cite
APA:
Song, Q., Wang, B., Deng, K., Feng, X., Wagner, M., Gale, J.D.,... Zhi, L. (2013). Graphenylene, a unique two-dimensional carbon network with nondelocalized cyclohexatriene units. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 1(1), 38-41. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2tc00006g
MLA:
Song, Qi, et al. "Graphenylene, a unique two-dimensional carbon network with nondelocalized cyclohexatriene units." Journal of Materials Chemistry C 1.1 (2013): 38-41.
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