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Reference (article)

A. Subramanian, L. X. Dong, B. J. Nelson, "Stability and analysis of configuration-tunable bi-directional MWNT bearings", Nanotechnology, Vol. 20, No. 49, December 2009 (Art.No. 495704).

BibTeX entry

@ARTICLE{Subram_09_03,
	Author = {Arunkumar Subramanian and Lixin X. Dong and Bradley J. Nelson},
	Title = {Stability and analysis of configuration-tunable bi-directional MWNT bearings},
	Journal = {Nanotechnology},
	Volume = {20},
	Number = {49},
	Month = {December},
	Year = {2009},
	Note = {Art.No. 495704},
	Abstract = {We report on the energetic and structural stability of configuration-tunable, bi-directional linear bearings based on cap-less, partial segments engineered within individual multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs). Using computational models, we show that an externally applied excitation force can be used to select an operating bearing configuration with a desired stiffness and operating frequency. Our models also demonstrate the possibility of simultaneous, independent operation of multiple bearings within a single NT segment, paving the way towards ultra-high device densities with molecular-scale footprints.}
}

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