Pivotal role of the B<sub>12</sub>-core in the structural evolution of B<sub>52</sub>–B<sub>64</sub> clusters
Xue Wu, Rui Liao, Xiaoqing Liang, Linwei Sai, Yong Liu, Guochun Yang, Jijun Zhao
Abstract
cluster. Our findings provide valuable insights into the bonding pattern and growth behavior of medium-sized boron clusters, which facilitate the experimental synthesis of boron nanostructures.
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