Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Applied Physics Letters
Publication Date
Volume
87
Issue
13
Abstract
We propose a model to elucidate the morphological evolution of metal nanoparticles grown on
surfaces of carbon nanotubes. The model is based on the concept of bending-strain-induced
self-organization of nanoparticles on curved surfaces. Criteria are derived within the continuum
elasticity theory for predicting the size and shape of metal nanoparticles. Applications of these
criteria to different metals show good agreement with experimental results.
