Location
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Start Date
16-4-2011 10:00 AM
End Date
16-4-2011 11:30 AM
Description
Our goal is to investigate and predict the properties of iron-carbon nanostructures by performing numerical calculations using the density-functional theory. We are interested in which nanostructures are most stable, and in how they are likely to form. We have a particular interest in the magnetic properties of carbon "buckyballs" containing iron particles. These structures have potential for biomedical application, including use in anti-cancer treatment. Lone iron clusters have potential for use as a catalyst designed to reduce vehicle emissions.
Keywords
Buckminsterfullerene – Therapeutic use; Nanomedicine; Nanostructured materials – Therapeutic use; Nanostructures
Disciplines
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | Physics
Language
English
COinS
Investigation of structural and magnetic properties of iron clusters encapsulated in carbon
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Our goal is to investigate and predict the properties of iron-carbon nanostructures by performing numerical calculations using the density-functional theory. We are interested in which nanostructures are most stable, and in how they are likely to form. We have a particular interest in the magnetic properties of carbon "buckyballs" containing iron particles. These structures have potential for biomedical application, including use in anti-cancer treatment. Lone iron clusters have potential for use as a catalyst designed to reduce vehicle emissions.