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A computational study on the mechanical properties of Pentahexoctite single-layer: Combining DFT and classical molecular dynamics simulations

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Autor(es):
Brandao, W. H. S. ; Aguiar, A. L. ; Ribeiro Junior, L. A. ; Galvao, D. S. ; De Sousa, J. M.
Número total de Autores: 5
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: Chemical Physics; v. 563, p. 7-pg., 2022-08-31.
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Studies aimed at designing new allotropic forms of carbon have received much attention. Recently, a new 2D graphene-like allotrope named Pentahexoctite was theoretically proposed. Pentahexoctite has a metallic signature, and its structure consists of continuous 5-6-8 rings of carbon atoms with sp(2) hybridization. Here, we carried out fully-atomistic computational simulations, combining reactive (ReaxFF) molecular dynamics (MD) and density functional theory (DFT) methods, to study the elastic properties and fracture patterns of Pentahexoctite monolayer. Results revealed a Young's Modulus of 0.74 TPa, smaller than the graphene one (about 1.0 TPa). The Pentahexoctite monolayer, when subjected to a critical strain, goes directly from elastic to completely fractured regimes. This process occurs with no plasticity stages between these two regimes. Importantly, graphene presents a similar fracture process. The elastic properties calculated with both DFT and MD are in good agreement. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 20/02044-9 - Simulação e modelagem de propriedades físicas de materiais
Beneficiário:Alexandre Fontes da Fonseca
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular