On topological properties of 2-dimensional lattices of carbon nanotubes

Abstract

Topological descriptors are the most important numerical quantities in the fields of mathematical chemistry and nanotechnology. These numerical descriptors are based on the topology of the atoms and their bonds (chemical conformation, quaternary structure). Local-valency/degree based topological descriptors/indices are of vital importance due to their specific chemical significance. These numerical invariants are the most successful molecular descriptors in structure-property and structure-activity relationships studies. A nanostructure is an object of intermediate size between molecular and microscopic structures. It is a product derived through engineering at the molecular scale. The most important of these new materials are carbon nanotubes. They have remarkable electronic properties and many other unique characteristics. Carbon nanosheets are 2-dimensional lattices of carbon nanotubes. To compute and study topological indices of nanostructures is a respected problem in nanotechnology. In this paper, degree based topological indices of certain carbon nanosheets are strong-minded. We formulate an important conjecture at the end of this article.

Publication
Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience