Electron Transport in Boron Fullerenes

The electron transport properties of B
₈₀
fullerene is studied using first-principles density functional theory in conjunction with the Landauer-Biittiker quantum transport formalism. The electron transmission in B
₈₀
fullerene is calculated to be much higher than that in C
₆₀
fullerene in the Fermi-level region. The enhanced transmission in the B
₈₀
fullerene is attributed to its spatially extended charge distribution in delocalized bonds.