Atomistic theory of mechanical relaxation in fullerene nanotubes

Authors
Yakobson, BI Samsonidze, G Samsonidze, GG
Citation
Bi. Yakobson et al., Atomistic theory of mechanical relaxation in fullerene nanotubes, CARBON, 38(11-12), 2000, pp. 1675-1680
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
CARBON
ISSN journal
00086223 → ACNP
Volume
38
Issue
11-12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1675 - 1680
Database
ISI
SICI code
0008-6223(2000)38:11-12<1675:ATOMRI>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
A discussion of recently developed theoretical basis of the inelastic behav ior of fullerene nanotubes is presented. Defect formation by a Stone-Wales bond rotation, its topology, and energy is calculated as a function of nano tube type, and an analytical equation is derived. Inter-defect interaction is analyzed due to its importance in the relaxation process. Strength of th e nanotube-bundle is estimated for a broad range of parameters. (C) 2000 El sevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.