Towards probing pentagons on carbon nanotube tips

V. Lordi; S. X.C. Ma; N. Yao

doi:10.1016/S0039-6028(98)00901-7

Towards probing pentagons on carbon nanotube tips

V. Lordi, S. X.C. Ma, N. Yao

Princeton Materials Institute

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Abstract

We report detailed studies of the distribution of pentagons on carbon nanotube tips. For a conical tube end, five pentagons are clustered to form a sharp tip. By examining the process of initial oxidation, we can identify the most strained pentagons on the tip. The pentagon distribution, which determines the pattern of oxidation, can be deduced with reasonable confidence from high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and computer-image simulation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	L150-L155
Journal	Surface Science
Volume	421
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0039-6028(98)00901-7
State	Published - Feb 4 1999

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Condensed Matter Physics
Surfaces and Interfaces
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Materials Chemistry

Keywords

Carbon nanotube tips
Helicity
Oxidation
Pentagons
Strain

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