Nanotube-based nanoelectromechanical systems

Journal Article · Fri Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2006 · Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063776106090159· OSTI ID:21067634

Nikolaev, A G

Nanoelectromechanical systems based on multiwalled carbon nanotubes are considered. Control of motion and modes of operation of these systems are discussed. The structure of double-walled carbon nanotubes with atomic structural defects that can be used as bolt-nut pairs is analyzed. Energy barriers and threshold forces for relative motion of walls along and across the 'thread' are computed for double-walled nanotubes with various types of defects. It is found that the qualitative characteristics of the thread are independent of the type of defect. Feasibility of fabricating double-walled nanotubes for use as bolt-nut pairs by self-organization is discussed.

• OSTI ID: 21067634
• Journal Information: Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, Vol. 103, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1134/S1063776106090159; Copyright (c) 2006 Nauka/Interperiodica; Article Copyright (c) 2006 Pleiades Publishing, Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7761
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
CARBON
CONTROL
CRYSTAL DEFECTS
NANOTUBES
OPERATION