Jin, Chuanhong and Suenaga, Kazu and Iijima, Sumio (2010) Direct evidence for lip-lip interactions in multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Nano Research, 1 (5). pp. 434-439. ISSN 1998-0124 (Print) 1998-0000 (Online)
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Abstract
The stability of open edged multi-walled carbon nanotubes has been investigated by using in situ high resolution transmission electron microscopy at elevated temperatures. Formation of inter-shell structures was experimentally observed for the first time and attributed to a robust interaction between adjacent concentric shells (so-called lip-lip interaction). The fl uctuating behavior of the inter-shell structures suggests a mechanism by which the carbon atoms can pass in or out through the inter-shell edges during carbon nanotube growth or shrinkage processes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Physical Science > Nanophysics Physical Science > Nano objects Material Science > Nanochemistry Material Science > Nanostructured materials |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Physics Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry |
| ID Code: | 8408 |
| Deposited By: | JNCASR |
| Deposited On: | 06 Apr 2010 05:43 |
| Last Modified: | 14 May 2010 14:18 |
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