Abstract
Theoretical evidence: The existence of inorganic double-helix structures at the atomic level is theoretically predicted. An unbiased quantum-chemical search for the global minimum structures of Li xP x (x=5-9) species is performed. For the Li 7P 7-Li 9P 9 stoichiometries the global minimum structure has a peculiar double-helix form.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8330-8333 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 33 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 13 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- ab initio calculations
- clusters
- helical structures
- lithium
- phosphorus