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Computer Models of Helical Nanostructures
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Journal of Modern Physics·Volume 02 (2011)·Pages 97–108·Published 30 March 2011·DOI10.4236/jmp.2011.23016
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Abstract
A task of mapping a hexagonal grid to different types of helical surfaces including nanocones, nanotubes and nanoscrolls by unfolding a given surface to a carbon layer plane has been solved. Basing on these models, polyhedric models with all atomic bonds being constant and equal to 1.42? as in a flat carbon layer have been built, and an algorithm of coloring all faces of such models has been developed. Received models can be utilized for visual demonstration of the helical growth of nanotubes, nanocones, nanofiber and other nanoobjects, and also for physical properties calculation.
KeywordsComputer Models of Helical Nanostructures
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