Structural properties of Haeckelite nanotubes

Physics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

4

Scientific paper

The name 'Haeckelite' has been proposed to designate a three-fold coordinated network generated by a periodic arrangement of pentagons, hexagons and heptagons (Terrones H et al 2000 Phys. Rev. Lett 84 1716). Starting from a planar Haeckelite array, tubular structures are obtained by applying the same wrapping procedure as for the usual nanotubes, which are rolled up sheets of graphene. This paper is a short review of the structural properties of Haeckelite nanotubes, as investigated by computer molecular modelling. The Haeckelite nanotubes may adopt various shapes, among which coiled structures, double-screw molecules, corrugated cylinders, and pearl-necklace-like nanotubes are the most spectacular. It is shown that some of these structures may explain exotic forms of C nanostructures revealed by electron microscopy on samples produced experimentally. The identification of the possible Haeckelite structure of a nanotube by electron diffraction and scanning tunnelling microscopy is discussed.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Structural properties of Haeckelite nanotubes does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Structural properties of Haeckelite nanotubes, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Structural properties of Haeckelite nanotubes will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1034682

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.