The structural and dynamical aspects of boron nitride nanotubes under high velocity impacts

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 14776-14781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo D. Machado ◽  
Sehmus Ozden ◽  
ChandraSekhar Tiwary ◽  
Pedro A. S. Autreto ◽  
Robert Vajtai ◽  
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This communication report is a study on the structural and dynamical aspects of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) shot at high velocities (∼5 km s−1) against solid targets.

Author(s):  
Enzo Armani ◽  
Pedro A S Autreto

Abstract Nanomaterials under extreme conditions can behave in a completely different manner. High-velocity impact, for example, can produce nanoribbons without any chemical approach via carbon or boron nitride nanotubes unzipping. Although hybrid nanostructures have been used to create stronger structures, few studies on these materials under extreme conditions have been employed. In this work, we studied, using fully atomistic reactive molecular dynamics simulations an experimentally synthesized hybrid nanotube (boron nitride and carbon nanotubes concentrically assembled) under the high-velocity impact. Our results show that the combination of elastic and brittle materials can produce different structures, such as nanoribbons and boron nitride atomic chains. These results can have a significant impact on the production of new nanostructures.


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-228
Author(s):  
Nabanita Saikia ◽  
Mohamed Taha ◽  
Ravindra Pandey

The rational design of self-assembled nanobio-molecular hybrids of peptide nucleic acids with single-wall nanotubes rely on understanding how biomolecules recognize and mediate intermolecular interactions with the nanomaterial's surface.


2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 470-482
Author(s):  
Samereh Ghazanfary ◽  
Fatemeh Oroojalian ◽  
Rezvan Yazdian-Robati ◽  
Mehdi Dadmehr ◽  
Amirhossein Sahebkar

Background: Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) have recently emerged as an interesting field of study, because they could be used for the realization of developed, integrated and compact nanostructures to be formulated. BNNTs with similar surface morphology, alternating B and N atoms completely substitute for C atoms in a graphitic-like sheet with nearly no alterations in atomic spacing, with uniformity in dispersion in the solution, and readily applicable in biomedical applications with no obvious toxicity. Also demonstrating a good cell interaction and cell targeting. Aim and Objective: With a purpose of increasing the field of BNNT for drug delivery, a theoretical investigation of the interaction of Melatonin, Vitamin C, Glutathione and lipoic acid antioxidants using (9, 0) zigzag BNNTs is shown using density functional theory. Methods: The geometries corresponding to Melatonin, Vitamin C, Glutathione and lipoic acid and BNNT with different lengths were individually optimized with the DMOL3 program at the LDA/ DNP (fine) level of theory. Results: In the presence of external electric field Melatonin, Vitamin C, Glutathione and lipoic acid could be absorbed considerably on BNNT with lengths 22 and 29 Å, as the adsorption energy values in the presence of external electric field are considerably increased. Conclusion: The external electric field is an appropriate technique for adsorbing and storing antioxidants on BNNTs. Moreover, it is believed that applying the external electric field may be a proper method for controlling release rate of drugs.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. P. Boroznina ◽  
M. A. Vdovin ◽  
I. V. Zaporotskova ◽  
S. V. Boroznin ◽  
P. A. Zaporotskov

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruishi Qi ◽  
Ning Li ◽  
Jinlong Du ◽  
Ruochen Shi ◽  
Yang Huang ◽  
...  

AbstractDirectly mapping local phonon dispersion in individual nanostructures can advance our understanding of their thermal, optical, and mechanical properties. However, this requires high detection sensitivity and combined spatial, energy and momentum resolutions, thus has been elusive. Here, we demonstrate a four-dimensional electron energy loss spectroscopy technique, and present position-dependent phonon dispersion measurements in individual boron nitride nanotubes. By scanning the electron beam in real space while monitoring both the energy loss and the momentum transfer, we are able to reveal position- and momentum-dependent lattice vibrations at nanometer scale. Our measurements show that the phonon dispersion of multi-walled nanotubes is locally close to hexagonal-boron nitride crystals. Interestingly, acoustic phonons are sensitive to defect scattering, while optical modes are insensitive to small voids. This work not only provides insights into vibrational properties of boron nitride nanotubes, but also demonstrates potential of the developed technique in nanoscale phonon dispersion measurements.


2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan A. Nejad ◽  
Philipp Umstätter ◽  
Herbert M. Urbassek

A Correction to this paper has been published: 10.1007/s00894-021-04832-y


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