Simulations of composite carbon films with nanotube inclusions
- 5 May 2005
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters
- Vol. 86 (19)
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1924881
Abstract
We study the interfacial structure, stability, and elastic properties of composite carbon films containing nanotubes. Our Monte Carlo simulations show that Van der Waals forces play a vital role in shaping up the interfacial geometry, producing a curved graphitic wall surrounding the tubes. The most stable structures are predicted to have intermediate densities, high anisotropies, and increased elastic moduli compared to pure amorphous carbon films.This publication has 9 references indexed in Scilit:
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