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.爆炸是指由自发化学反应快速释放大量能量的过程。反应释放的能量会向四周扩散，伴随黄至红色的火焰，并生成多种气体，例如一氧化碳、二氧化碳以及含有双共价键与三共价键的分子氮。爆炸反应一旦被引发，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，并给出了一款功能化富勒烯（fullerene）爆炸物的实例。