Change in electronic properties of carbon nanotubes caused by local distortion under axial compressive strain

Ken Suzuki, Masato Ohnishi, Hideo Miura

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Abstract

In this study, the change in electronic properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) under axial compressive strain was analyzed by using Green's function method based on tight-binding approach. A single (9, 0) CNT structure was used for the calculation. The column buckling of the CNT was occurred and a kink was formed in the buckled CNT with increasing compressive strain. After the formation of a kink, the local density of state (LDOS) at the energy higher than 0.3 eV was strongly localized in the buckled region. The conductance of the CNT with a kink was suppressed by the scattering of electrons due to the localization of LDOS. Therefore, electronic properties of the CNT changes drastically by buckling deformation when CNTs are subject to combined bending and axial compression.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices, SISPAD 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages88-91
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781467378581
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Oct 5
Event20th International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices, SISPAD 2015 - Washington, United States
Duration: 2015 Sept 92015 Sept 11

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices, SISPAD
Volume2015-October

Other

Other20th International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices, SISPAD 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period15/9/915/9/11

Keywords

  • buckling
  • carbon nanotube
  • conductance
  • strain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Modelling and Simulation

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