Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study of Carbon Nanotube Welding under Electron Beam Irradiation

Inkook Jang, Susan B. Sinnott, Daniel Danailov, Pawel Keblinski

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Abstract

The simulation of electron beam induced welding of crossed carbon nanotubes is considered with classical molecular dynamics simulations. Covalent junctions are predicted to form between various types of carbon nanotubes that contain many defects and are likely to be representative of experimentally welded nanotubes under highly nonequilibrium synthesis conditions. The effect of the junction structure and hydrogen termination of dangling bonds on the mechanical responses of the junctions is also considered.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)109-114
Number of pages6
JournalNano letters
Volume4
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2004

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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