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Analyzing the Dynamic Characteristics of Double‑Walled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

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The dynamic characteristics of double-walled carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer matrix nanocomposites is investigated here. The variation of the natural frequency of such composites is observed under the variation of geometrical parameters and volume fraction of double-walled carbon nanotubes. Three types of DWCNT, i.e., Armchair, Zigzag, and Chiral, are considered for the analysis. Double-walled carbon nanotube has been modeled using spring elements and lumped masses. To simulate the interlayer interactions and describe the van der Waals potentials between carbon atoms on different layers appropriate spring elements are utilized. The effect of changes in outer length of the nanotube has been investigated by simulations keeping the inner wall length as constant. The matrix is modeled based on the Representative volume concept. Three types of RVEs, namely, Cylindrical, Hexagonal, and Square are considered for the purpose of analysis. This investigation is helpful in the applications involving high-frequency oscillators and sensors based on nanoelectromechanical devices requiring controlled length of inner and outer tubes of double-walled carbon nanotube.

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    Bhavik A. Ardeshana, Umang B. Jani, Ajay M. Patel & Anand Y. Joshi

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Ardeshana, B.A., Jani, U.B., Patel, A.M., Joshi, A.Y. (2020). Analyzing the Dynamic Characteristics of Double‑Walled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites. In: Hussain, C.M., Thomas, S. (eds) Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10614-0_54-1

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