Embedding Effect on the Mechanical Stability of Pressurised Carbon Nanotubes

Figure 3

Mode index 𝑛 of the radial corrugation observed in the embedded nanotubes. The modulus ratio is set to 𝐸_𝑚/𝐸=10⁻³, 10⁻², and 10⁻¹ from the bottom to the top.

(a) SWNT 

(b) 10-walled NT