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Title: A first-principle study of one-dimensional carbon atomic chain inserted single-wall carbon nanotubes

Journal Article · · Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Using first principles calculations, we investigate the atomic and electronic structure of carbon nanowires (CNWs) as the carbon chain inserted into single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). It indicates that the (5,5) CNW system exhibits metallic character, however, the insertion of carbon chain can transit a semi-conducting (9,0) SWCNT into a metallic.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
931910
Journal Information:
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 6, Issue 5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English