Abstract
The pull-out of a carbon nanotube (CNT) from an alumina (α-Al 2O3) matrix was investigated using molecular mechanics simulations to study the interfacial properties due to van der Waals and electrostatic Coulombic interactions. The pull-out force of the CNT was found to be proportional to its diameter, but independent of its length and alumina grain boundary type. A theory was proposed to predict the force for an arbitrary pull-out of a CNT from the alumina matrix using the outermost wall diameter of CNT.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3701-3704 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Sep |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Science(all)