Abstract
Using molecular dynamics calculations, we investigate the absorption of a molecule in a nanotube either through the open end or a large defect in the tube wall as possible scenarios for the hierarchical self-assembly of “nano-peapods.” We find the absorption through a defect to be significantly more efficient than the end-on absorption. This process occurs most likely within a narrow launch velocity range for the fullerene that agrees well with the observed optimum temperature window for peapod formation.
- Received 11 January 2002
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.185502
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