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Molecular dynamics studies on the thermal conductivity of single-walled carbon nanotubes

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We have studied the thermal conductivity of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) using the NEMD method. The results indicate that the thermal conductivity values are not profoundly influenced by the specific simulation-technique used in the MD simulations. Some possible reasons, which could be responsible for the discrepancy on thermal conductivity values of SWCNTs in the literatures, are discussed.

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    Zhi-xin Guo  (郭志新) & Xin-gao Gong  (龚新高)

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Guo, Zx., Gong, Xg. Molecular dynamics studies on the thermal conductivity of single-walled carbon nanotubes. Front. Phys. China 4, 389–392 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11467-009-0039-1

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