title: Deciphering the mystery of hexagon holes in an all-boron graphene α-sheet.
abstract: Boron could be the next element after carbon capable of forming 2D-materials similar to graphene. Theoretical calculations predict that the most stable planar all-boron structure is the so-called α-sheet. The mysterious structure of the α-sheet with peculiar distribution of filled and empty hexagons is rationalized in terms of chemical bonding. We show that the hexagon holes serve as scavengers of extra electrons from the filled hexagons. This work could advance rational design of all-boron nanomaterials.
authors: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Old Main Hill 0300, Logan, UT 84322-0300, USA.
authors: Timur R
authors: TR
authors: Galeev
authors: Qiang
authors: Q
authors: Chen
authors: Jin-Chang
authors: JC
authors: Guo
authors: Hui
authors: H
authors: Bai
authors: Chang-Qing
authors: CQ
authors: Miao
authors: Hai-Gang
authors: HG
authors: Lu
authors: Alina P
authors: AP
authors: Sergeeva
authors: Si-Dian
authors: SD
authors: Li
authors: Alexander I
authors: AI
authors: Boldyrev