Location
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Start Date
16-4-2011 10:00 AM
End Date
16-4-2011 11:30 AM
Description
We perform computational studies of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using molecular dynamics simulations to examine the behavior of single-walled (SW) and multiwalled (MW) CNTs under large compressive and bending strains. We study the effects of defects, heating and chirality on their properties. Research on CNTs holds great promise for developing new advanced materials in applications ranging from high-strength composites to next-generation electronics.
Keywords
Carbon compounds; Nanotubes – Properties
Disciplines
Engineering Physics | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | Physics
Language
English
Computational study of carbon nanotubes under strain
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
We perform computational studies of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using molecular dynamics simulations to examine the behavior of single-walled (SW) and multiwalled (MW) CNTs under large compressive and bending strains. We study the effects of defects, heating and chirality on their properties. Research on CNTs holds great promise for developing new advanced materials in applications ranging from high-strength composites to next-generation electronics.
Comments
Reserach supported by DOE grant # DE-FC52-06NA26274