Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5423970 | Surface Science | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We simulate the twist of carbon nanotubes using atomic molecular dynamic simulations. The ultimate twist angle per unit length and the deformation energy are calculated for nanotubes of different geometries. It is found that the thick tube is harder to be twisted while the thin tube exhibits higher ultimate twisting ratio. For multi-walled nanotubes, the zigzag tube is found to be able to stand more deformation than the armchair one. We observed the surface transformation during twisting. Formation of structural defects is observed prior to fracture.
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Authors
Zhao Wang, Michel Devel, Bernard Dulmet,