Introducing a twist in carbon nanotubes

Ramachandran, C. N. ; Sathyamurthy, N. (2006) Introducing a twist in carbon nanotubes Current Science, 91 (11). pp. 1503-1505. ISSN 0011-3891

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Abstract

A simple model based on rotational distortion of carbon atoms between adjacent layers running perpendicular to the tube axis, without altering the hexagonal motifs is proposed for constructing coiled carbon nanotubes.

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Keywords:Coiled Carbon Nanotubes; Defects in Nanotubes; Molecular Mechanics
ID Code:43948
Deposited On:17 Jun 2011 14:07
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