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

Comments

Reserach supported by DOE grant # DE-FC52-06NA26274

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Apr 16th, 10:00 AM Apr 16th, 11:30 AM

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.