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Computer Simulation and Study of Bridge–Like Radiation Defects in the Carbon Nano-Structures in Composite Materials

Ilyin A.M., Beall G.W., Kazakh National University, KZ

It is known that unique mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene fragments can be used by introduction them into different matrices as reinforcement elements. But it should be taking into account that the [...]

Field emission characteristics of carbon nanofibers grown on the electroplated copper micro-tips

Sung W-Y, Kim W-J, Kim Y.H., Lee H.Y., Lee S.M., Yoo H-S, Lee H.Y., Lee S.M., Joo S-K, Kim W-J, Kim Y.H., Seoul National University, KR

Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) were synthesized on micro-copper tips by using direct current plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition of C2H2 and NH3 gas at 480℃. The copper micro-tips were uniformly formed by high current electroplating and [...]

Computing Encapsulation of Non-metallic Molecules: N2@C60

Slanina Z., Nagase S., Institute for Molecular Science, JP

Recent observation of N2@C60 is supported computationally. The geometry is optimized at the B3LYP/3-21G and PW91/3-21G levels. The lowest-energy structure has the N2 unit oriented towards a pair of parallel pentagons so that the complex [...]