Monte Carlo simulations of H2 physisorption in finite-diameter carbon nanotube ropes

被引:272
作者
Williams, KA [1 ]
Eklund, PC [1 ]
机构
[1] Penn State Univ, Dept Phys, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
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D O I
10.1016/S0009-2614(00)00225-6
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We report the results of classical, grand canonical Monte Carlo simulations of the physisorption of H-2 in finite-diameter 'ropes' of parallel single-walled carbon nanotubes. The strong dependence of the gravimetric adsorption on the diameter of the rope is correlated with computed values of the specific surface area. The grooves on the external surfaces of the ropes are shown to provide a high binding-energy adsorption site, comparable in strength to those in the endohedral pores. Our results suggest that delamination of nanotube ropes should increase the gravimetric storage capacity. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:352 / 358
页数:7
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