Recently, an intriguing all-carboatomic ring, cyclo [18] carbon, was observed in the
condensed phase for the first time, and it quickly attracted widespread attention. In this …

Doping alkali metal atoms, especially lithium (Li), in nanocarbon materials has always been
considered to be one of the most effective methods to improve the optical properties of the …

Abstract cyclo [18] carbon is an all-carboatomic ring observed recently in experiment.
Inspired by the distinctive feature in structure and bonding nature, we explored …

The discovery and study of new forms of carbon has always been inextricably linked to
breakthroughs in science and technology. A flurry of recent developments in the synthesis of …

Cyclo [18] carbon (C18, a molecular carbon allotrope) can be synthesized by
dehalogenation of a bromocyclocarbon precursor, C18Br6, in 64% yield, by atomic …

Herein, the electronic structure and bonding character of the stable cyclo [18] carbon (C18)
precursor, C18Br6, are thoroughly characterized by molecular orbital (MO), density of states …

Understanding the interaction mechanism of CO, NO, and NH3 gas molecules with cyclo
[18] carbon (C18 nanocluster) is important in developing C18 nanocluster based sensors for …

Cyclo [18] carbon has a very unique geometry and electronic structure. We found that an
external electric field (EEF) has an ultrastrong regulation effect on various aspects of the …

The electronic spectra and (hyper) polarizability of C18–(CO) n (n= 2, 4, and 6) are studied
using theoretical calculations to reveal the effect of introducing carbonyl (–CO) groups on …

The bonding character, electron delocalization, and aromaticity of the cyclo [18] carbon
(C18) precursors, C18‐(CO) n (n= 6, 4, and 2), have been studied by combining quantum …