Any open source code to generate carbon nanotube cap?
Generation of open ends carbon nanotubes coordinates (atomic positions) is easy and the generation of cap for these carbon nanotubes is extremely difficult. Some of the half-fullerenes (C60, C240, C540…) fit as a cap for the armchair and zigzag nanotubes. NanotubeModeler (http://www.jcrystal.com/products/wincnt/index.htm) software generates the carbon nanotubes with cap but they are limited to few armchair and zigzag configurations. Similarly, NanoEngneer-1 (http://nanoengineer-1.com/content/) creates some of the nanotubes, DNA, crystal structures. Is there any open source code or commercial codes/softwares available to generation of cap coordinates or carbon nanotubes with caps?
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CNT modeling using Ansys
Dear Damodara
Thank you for these nice hints on CNT modeler.
I am trying to do a study on Carbon nantube structures. I am planning to build a structure model into FEM software (Ansys). Could you please tell me if this choice is possible. I have difficulties to build the geometry in Ansys. Do you have any ideas that can help me with that. I saw several papers they pointed out that they have used such software to do the mechanical analysis.
I am greatful to your response in advance.
Regards
Abdelhadi
Carbon nanotubes caps
Hello,
I am trying to generate a SWCNT with a capped end, I was wondering if you had any luck finding an open source code that can handle this problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Regards,
Khaled