Abstract
A novel 2D carbon allotrope, pentagraphyne (PG-yne), was introduced in a recent theoretical study. This unique structure is derived from pentagraphene by incorporating acetylenic linkages between sp3 and sp2 hybridized carbon atoms. Given its intriguing electronic and structural properties, it is imperative to investigate the mechanical characteristics and thermal responses of PG-yne in both monolayer and nanotube configurations, which encompass different chiralities and diameters. We conducted fully atomistic reactive molecular dynamics (MD) simulations employing the ReaxFF potential to address these aspects. Our findings reveal that Young’s modulus of PG-yne monolayers stands at approximately 51 GPa at room temperature. In contrast, for the studied nanotubes, regardless of their chirality, it hovers around 45 GPa. Furthermore, our observations indicate that PG-yne-based systems feature an extensive and relatively flat plastic region before reaching the point of total fracture, irrespective of their topology. Regarding their thermal properties, we identified a melting point at approximately 3600 K, accompanied by a phase transition around 1100 K.
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