Author/Authors :
Ceulemans، نويسنده , , Arnout and Muya، نويسنده , , Jules Tshishimbi and Gopakumar، نويسنده , , G. and Nguyen، نويسنده , , Minh Tho، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
A symmetry analysis of the valence shell in the boron buckyball B80 shows a perfect match with the symmetry of the valence shell in C60. The cap atoms participate in the bonding by 30 orbitals which transform as the σ-bonds along the 6–6 edges. Far reaching consequences for chemical and physical properties of B80, which until now only exists in silico, are expected.
