Monte Carlo simulation of carbon nanotube nucleation and growth using nonlinear dynamic predictions

► One of the longest CNTs (194 nm) from simulations. ► Simulation time reduced from about from 3-4 weeks to 2-5 days. ► CNT growth found to exhibit distinct nonlinear and nonstationary dynamics. ► Generic growth prediction approach to accelerate nanosynthesis simulations. ► Accurately captures and explains trends observed in physical experiments.