Abstract
In this work, we have experimentally determined normalized friction energy between single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) from tensile testing of SWCNT bundles using a simple scheme. The average normalized friction energy obtained is 0.22 Nm-1. This result is further verified by molecular mechanics simulation of single nanotube or a bundle of nanotubes pulled out from a nanotube bundle. This numerical value offers an important design parameter for mechanical applications of carbon nanotubes.
Original language | British English |
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Article number | 041914 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 4 |
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State | Published - 2008 |