Abstract
Carbon nanotubes have a significant application in nanotechnology as nanopipes conveying fluids. In this letter, a pressure control model for transport of liquid mercury through carbon nanotubes using classical molecular dynamics simulations in conjunction with an atomistic model is presented. Wetting of single-walled carbon nanotubes by mercury occurs above a threshold pressure of liquid mercury. The liquid mercury can be transported through carbon nanotubes with the continuous increase of its internal pressure. Also, the authors show that single-walled carbon nanotubes can transport liquid mercury discontinuously when a periodical pressure is applied on the liquid.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 144105 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)