Effect of Topological Defects on Buckling Behavior of Single-walled Carbon Nanotube

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Journal Article
Citation:
Nanoscale Research Letters, 2011, 6 (1), pp. 1 - 6
Issue Date:
2011-01-01
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Molecular dynamic simulation method has been employed to consider the critical buckling force, pressure, and strain of pristine and defected single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) under axial compression. Effects of length, radius, chirality, Stone-Wales (SW) defect, and single vacancy (SV) defect on buckling behavior of SWCNTs have been studied. Obtained results indicate that axial stability of SWCNT reduces significantly due to topological defects. Critical buckling strain is more susceptible to defects than critical buckling force. Both SW and SV defects decrease the buckling mode of SWCNT. Comparative approach of this study leads to more reliable design of nanostructures. © 2010 The Author(s).
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