Nanoscale Bombs

An explosion is a quick release of a significant amount of energy from a spontaneous chemical reaction. The liberated energy is expelled in all directions, provides yellow to red flames, and forms various gases, e.g., carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and molecular nitrogen, containing double and triple covalent bonds. The explosion reaction, once initiated, is simultaneously driven by large exothermic and positive entropy changes.This paper formulates a concept of nanoscale explosives. An example of an explosive functionalized fullerene is provided.<br>

爆炸是指由自发化学反应快速释放大量能量的现象。所释放的能量会向各个方向扩散，伴随产生黄至红色的火焰，并生成多种气体，例如一氧化碳、二氧化碳与分子氮，这些气体均含有双共价键与三共价键。爆炸反应一经引发，便会在强烈的放热效应与正熵变的共同驱动下持续进行。本文提出了纳米炸药的概念，并给出了一个官能化富勒烯 (fullerene) 类炸药的示例。