Published November 2012 | Version v1
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Torsional electromechanical systems based on carbon nanotubes

Creators

  • 1. Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 (United States)
  • 2. Department of Physics and Astronomy, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807-0001 (United States)
  • 3. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3255 (United States)

Description

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are among the most highly studied nanomaterials due to their unique (and intertwined) mechanical and electrical properties. Recent advances in fabrication have allowed devices to be fabricated that are capable of applying a twisting force to individual CNTs while measuring mechanical and electrical response. Here, we review major results from this emerging field of study, revealing new properties of the material itself and opening possibilities for advances in future devices. (review article)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0034-4885/75/11/116501

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/0034-4885/75/11/116501;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Reports on Progress in Physics
Journal Volume
75
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
[22 p.]
ISSN
0034-4885
CODEN
RPPHAG

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
44046817
Subject category
S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE; S77: NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
CARBON NANOTUBES; ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES; ELECTROMECHANICS; FABRICATION; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; REVIEWS
Descriptors DEC
CARBON; DOCUMENT TYPES; ELEMENTS; MECHANICS; NANOSTRUCTURES; NANOTUBES; NONMETALS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES