Xiao S.P., Hou W.Y.
The University of Iowa, US
Keywords: composite, fracture, nanotube, vacancy defects
In this paper, we investigate the effects of vacancy defects on the fracture of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanotube/aluminum composites. Our studies show that even a one-atom vacancy defect can dramatically reduce the failure stresses and strains of carbon nanotubes. Consequently, nanocomposites in which vacancy-defected nanotubes are embedded exhibit different characteristics than those in which pristine nanotubes are embedded. We also investigate the effects of randomly distributed vacancy defects on the fracture of nanotubes.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 4, Technical Proceedings of the 2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 4
Published: May 20, 2007
Pages: 202 - 205
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Nanoparticle Synthesis & Applications
ISBN: 1-4200-6376-6