Naslov
FE modelling of multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Autori
Brčić, Marino ; Čanađija, Marko ; Brnić, Josip ; Lanc, Domagoj ; Kršćanski, Sanjin ; Vukelić, Goran

Izvornik
Estonian Journal of Engineering (1736-6038) 15 (2009), 2; 77-86

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
nanotechnology; multi-walled carbon nanotube; finite element method.

Sažetak
In this paper a theory of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and a suitable way for modelling them using the finite element method is presented. A brief reference to FE modelling of a singlewalled carbon nanotube (SWNT) is given as an introduction to modelling of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, consisting of several layers of SWNT. Also, a theory of the connection interface between nanotube layers and its influence on the loading is given. A SWNT finite element model is used to model a multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNT). A brief theory concerning MWNT is given, as well as a theory of modelling a connecting interface between layers, as a result of van der Waals interactions. Different loading conditions are used as examples of multi-walled carbon nanotubes under specific loads. Results are compared with those given by other authors.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Strojarstvo, Temeljne tehničke znanosti

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