Unidirectional motion of C₆₀-based nanovehicles using hybrid substrates with temperature gradient.

ABSTRACT: With the synthesis of nanocar structures the idea of transporting energy and payloads on the surface became closer to reality. To eliminate the concern of diffusive surface motion of nanocars, in this study, we evaluate the motion of C₆₀ and C₆₀-based nanovehicles on graphene and hexagonal boron-nitride (BN) surfaces using molecular dynamics simulations and potential energy analysis. Utilizing the graphene-hBN hybrid substrate, it has been indicated that C₆₀ is more stable on boron-nitride impurity regions in the hybrid substrate and an energy barrier restricts the motion to the boron-nitride impurity. Increasing the temperature causes the molecule to overcome the energy barrier frequently. A nanoroad of boron-nitride with graphene sideways is designed to c

SUBMITTER: Kianezhad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9860030 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature