Size Range of Carbon Nanotubes

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What is the typical interlayer spacing between adjacent layers in multi-walled carbon nanotubes?

0.34 centimeters

5 angstroms

3.4 nanometers (correct)

10 nanometers

How does the bundling of carbon nanotubes affect their mechanical properties?

Decreases mechanical strength and stiffness

Increases mechanical strength and stiffness (correct)

Decreases stiffness but increases strength

Does not affect mechanical properties

Why is the formation of continuous conductive pathways desirable in carbon nanotubes for electronic applications?

It facilitates the flow of electricity (correct)

It reduces electrical conductivity

It decreases the electrical properties

It enhances electrical resistance

What forces contribute to the bundling of carbon nanotubes?

London dispersion forces Signup and view all the answers

In which size range do carbon nanotubes typically fall in terms of diameter?

1 to 20 nanometers Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant implication of the ability of carbon nanotubes to form bundles?

Enhanced mechanical properties Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy can Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs) convert into electrical power?

Mechanical energy Signup and view all the answers

Why are MXenes suitable for harvesting wasted frictional energy?

High electrical conductivity and electron uptake properties Signup and view all the answers

In what applications are MXenes utilized to develop conductive coatings for flexible substrates?

Triboelectric Nanogenerators Signup and view all the answers

What feature allows MXenes to maintain high conductivity even under heavy stretching and bending?

Mechanically robust nature Signup and view all the answers

How do MXenes contribute to the development of self-powering devices like cell phones and wearable electronics?

Enabling energy harvesting and storage capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which property of MXenes allows them to detect low concentrations of gases with exceptional sensitivity and selectivity?

Porous structure and chemical composition Signup and view all the answers

What determines the bandgap of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDCs)?

The combination of transition metal and chalcogen atoms Signup and view all the answers

Why are monolayers of TMDCs considered promising for electronics and photonics applications?

Because of their tunable bandgaps and unique electronic properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit cell structure of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs)?

Three atomic planes with a transition metal atom sandwiched between two chalcogen atom layers Signup and view all the answers

In TMDCs, what is the effect of having an even number of monolayers on the crystal structure?

It creates an inversion center in the macroscopic bulk crystal Signup and view all the answers

How do different Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDCs) vary in their properties?

By the combination of transition metal and chalcogen atoms Signup and view all the answers

What role does the crystal's inversion symmetry play in the properties of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs)?

Indicate the crystal contains an odd number of monolayers Signup and view all the answers