Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Sendova, Mariana
Keywords
Tubes, Helix, Carbon, Materials, Nanotube
Area of Concentration
Natural Sciences
Abstract
The tube is a ubiquitous motif which manifests throughout physical systems across the energy scales. Current progress in materials science is bringing tubes at smaller scales than ever into focus: nanotubes. Exhibiting remarkable physiochemical properties, these tubes are at the forefront of scientific thought. Their structure-function correlation is deeply understood, and tunable synthesis techniques can create specified tubular geometries. Obscenely strong and conductive, the possibilities they offer seem to defy limitation. One consideration of their tendency to assume helical morphology is that they can be grown into molecular springs. This thesis considers carbonaceous form's structure-function correlation, synthesis techniques, and growth models for nanotubes. Culmination ensues in suggesting novel elastic behavior that helical carbon nanotubes embedded will lend composite polymer matrices. The tube's role in ocean waves provides context for appreciating such amazing dynamics.
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, Ian, "THE NANOTUBULAR HELIX CARBON'S REVOLUTION" (2013). Theses & ETDs. 4790.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/4790
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