Root-growth mechanism for single-wall carbon nanotubes

J. Gavillet; A. Loiseau; C. Journet; F. Willaime; F. Ducastelle; J. C. Charlier

doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.87.275504

Root-growth mechanism for single-wall carbon nanotubes

J. Gavillet, A. Loiseau, C. Journet, F. Willaime, F. Ducastelle, J. C. Charlier

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Abstract

The catalytic growth of single-wall carbon nanotubes is investigated by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The similarities between the samples synthesized from different techniques suggest a common growth mechanism based on a vapor-liquid-solid model. Quantum-molecular-dynamics simulations support a root growth mechanism where carbon atoms are incorporated into the tube base by a diffusion-segregation process.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	275504-1-275504-4
Journal	Physical Review Letters
Volume	87
Issue number	27
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.87.275504
Publication status	Published - 31 Dec 2001
Externally published	Yes

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