Electronic Structure of Fullerene Nanoribbons.
basic_science · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 40736160.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1021/acsnano.5c08991 and PMC identifier 12368996.
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Abstract
Using first-principles calculations, we examine the electronic structure of quasi-one-dimensional fullerene nanoribbons derived from two-dimensional fullerene networks. Depending on the edge geometry and width, these nanoribbons exhibit a rich variety of properties beyond conventional quantum confinement, including direct and indirect band gaps, positive and negative effective masses, edge and bulk states, as well as dispersive and flat bands. Our findings establish a comprehensive understanding of the electronic properties of fullerene nanoribbons, with potential implications for the design of future nanoscale devices.