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Journal Article 
Pressure control model for transport of liquid mercury in carbon nanotubes 
Zhang Zhong-Qiang; Zhang Hong-Wu; Wang Lei; Zheng Yong-Gang; Wang Jin-Bao 
2008 
1 
Wuli Xuebao
ISSN: 1000-3290 
57 
2 
1019-1024 
WOS:000253432100062 
Carbon nanotubes have a significant application in nanotechnology as nanopipes conveying fluids. In this paper, a pressure control model for transport of liquid mercury through carbon nanotubes using classical molecular dynamics simulations in conjunction with an atomistic model is presented. Wetting of single-walled carbon nanotubes by mercury occurs above a threshold pressure of liquid mercury. The liquid mercury can be transported through carbon nanotubes with the continuous increase of its internal pressure. Also, we show that single-walled carbon nanotubes can transport liquid mercury discontinuously when a periodical pressure is applied on the liquid. 
carbon nanotube; transport of liquid; molecular dynamics 
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