Formation of binocular-like structure using graphene nanosheet and carbon nanotubes. Issue 3 (11th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Danhui; Yang, Houbo; Liu, Zhongkui; Liu, Anmin; Ji, Guangfu
• Is Part Of: Molecular simulation. Volume 44:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 200
• Page End: 205
• Publication Date: 2018-02-11
• Subjects: Graphene -- carbon nanotube -- molecular dynamics simulation -- van der Waals interaction; Molecular dynamics -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Statistical mechanics -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; 539.6
• DOI: 10.1080/08927022.2017.1362695
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0892-7022

Abstract

Abstract: Binocular-like carbon structure was successfully fabricated using forced-field-based molecular dynamics simulations. The mechanism for the self-scrolling of graphene sheet using carbon nanotubes as template was analysed. By analysing the self-scrolling process, it was found that the van der Waals interactions were responsible for the formation of the binocular-like carbon nanostructures. Furthermore, the position and number of carbon tubes influenced the self-scrolling process. Moreover, the mechanism was also discussed. Our theoretical results will provide researchers a powerful guide and helpful assistance in designing better targeted programmes in experiments.