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A study on interaction of DNA molecules and carbon nanotubes for an effective ejection of the molecules

  • N. Wu
  • , Q. Wang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

Abstract

The ejection of DNA molecules from carbon nanotubes is reported from interaction energy perspectives by molecular dynamics simulations. The critical ejection energy, which is to be applied to a DNA molecule for a successful ejection from a carbon nanotube, is investigated based on a study on the friction and binding energy between the DNA molecule and the tube. An effective ejection is realized by subjecting a kinetic energy on the DNA molecule that is larger than the solved critical ejection energy. In addition, the relationship between ejection energies and sizes of DNA molecules and carbon nanotubes is investigated. © 2012 Elsevier B.V.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3267-3271
JournalPhysics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics
Volume376
Issue number45
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2012
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • DNA ejection
  • Friction
  • Interaction energy
  • Single-walled carbon nanotubes
  • Template effect

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