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ERIC Number: EJ1240824
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jan
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Modeling of Nanomolecular and Reticular Architectures with 6-Fold Grooved, Programmable Interlocking Disks
Kondinski, Aleksandar; Moons, Jens; Zhang, Yujie; Bussé, Jakob; De Borggraeve, Wim; Nies, Erik; Parac-Vogt, Tatjana N.
Journal of Chemical Education, v97 n1 p289-294 Jan 2020
Single-type, 6-fold symmetrically grooved, and commercially accessible interlocking disks (ILDs) have been used for modeling of sp[superscript 2] hybridized carbon-based nanoarchitectures and complex polyhedral and reticular material models. In the case of the carbon-based nanoarchitectures, we showcase that the primary ILDs can be directly used for representing individual atoms and bonds. Further on, the spatial connectivity of the primary ILDs can be extended by assembly of symmetrical secondary building units (SBUs). The constructed (deci)meter scale models are robust, light, scalable, and suitable for classroom demonstrations. The ILD technique is also suitable for use in workshops for facile discovery-based learning of nanomolecular structure, showing promise for wider use in the chemistry curriculum.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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