Title
Simulation of multi-shell fullerenes using Machine-Learning Gaussian Approximation Potential
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2023
Keywords
Buckyonion, Carbon, Fullerenes, Gaussian Approximation Potential, Machine learning
Abstract
Multi-shell fullerenes ”buckyonions” were simulated, starting from initially random configurations, using a density-functional-theory (DFT)-trained machine-learning carbon potential within the Gaussian Approximation Potential (GAP) Framework [Volker L. Deringer and Gábor Csányi, Phys. Rev. B 95, 094203 (2017)]. Fullerenes formed from seven different system sizes, ranging from 60 ∼ 3774 atoms, were considered. The buckyonions are formed by clustering and layering starting from the outermost shell and proceeding inward. Inter-shell cohesion is partly due to interaction between delocalized π electrons protruding into the gallery. The energies of the models were validated ex post facto using density functional codes, VASP and SIESTA, revealing an energy difference within the range of 0.02 - 0.08 eV/atom after conjugate gradient energy convergence of the models was achieved with both methods.
Recommended Citation
Ugwumadu, C.; Nepal, K.; Thapa, R.; Lee, Y. G.; Al Majali, Y.; Trembly, J.; and Drabold, D. A., "Simulation of multi-shell fullerenes using Machine-Learning Gaussian Approximation Potential" (2023). Physics & Astronomy Open Access Publications. 159.
https://ohioopen.library.ohio.edu/physics-astronomy-oapub/159