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Interaction between zigzag single-wall carbon nanotubes and polymers: a density-functional study.

Mirko Simeoni1, Cinzia De Luca, Silvia Picozzi

  • 1Department of Physics and INFM-CASTI, University of L'Aquila, 67010 Coppito (L'Aquila), Italy. mirko.simeoni@aquila.infn.it

The Journal of Chemical Physics
|June 25, 2005
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Density-functional calculations reveal weak physisorption between poly(para-phenylene) and poly(para-borazylene) polymers and carbon nanotubes. These interactions cause minor electronic property changes, with poly(para-phenylene) showing selectivity towards metallic nanotubes.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and conjugated polymers are promising nanomaterials.
  • Understanding polymer-nanotube interactions is crucial for electronic device applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interaction between poly(para-phenylene) (PPP) and poly(para-borazylene) (PBZ) with zigzag single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs).
  • To analyze the electronic properties of these composite systems and the potential energy barriers.
  • To determine the selectivity of PPP and PBZ towards different CNT electronic types.

Main Methods:

  • Density-functional theory (DFT) all-electron calculations.
  • Local-density approximation (LDA) for electronic structure.

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  • Analysis of band structures and densities of states (DOS).
  • Evaluation of potential energy barriers for polymer-nanotube interactions.

    • Main Results:

    • Weak physisorption observed between PPP/PBZ and zigzag SWCNTs.
    • Small modifications in band structures and DOS upon complex formation.
    • Calculated potential barriers for the interaction.
    • Demonstrated generic selectivity of PPP towards the electronic behavior of CNTs.
    • Observed changes in DOS for metallic CNTs when interacting with PPP.

    Conclusions:

    • PPP and PBZ exhibit weak, physisorptive interactions with SWCNTs.
    • These interactions lead to minimal alterations in electronic properties.
    • PPP shows a notable selectivity for metallic CNTs, influencing their electronic states.