A Complete Energy Model for Graphene Flake Growth with the Fewest Possible Dangling Bonds
This work presents a complete energy model for graphene flakes’ growth with the fewest possible dangling bonds. The model is based on a simple equation that describes the binding energy of graphene flakes consisting of up to 10,000 carbon atoms. Moreover, we demonstrate that the model can accurately...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Nanomaterials |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/15/10/723 |
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| Summary: | This work presents a complete energy model for graphene flakes’ growth with the fewest possible dangling bonds. The model is based on a simple equation that describes the binding energy of graphene flakes consisting of up to 10,000 carbon atoms. Moreover, we demonstrate that the model can accurately calculate the binding energy of a topologically and geometrically diverse array of graphene flakes. According to our calculations, the model can predict the binding energy of a graphene flake with a deviation error of about 2–3%. Hence, we envision that the complete energy model for graphene flakes presented here could be utilized as a novel alternative to conventional Monte Carlo simulation methods used to study graphene growth. |
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| ISSN: | 2079-4991 |