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Electronic response properties of carbon nanotubes in magnetic fields.

ACS nano · 2008 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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Using first-principles electronic structure methods, the authors computed magnetic shielding inside and outside achiral and chiral carbon nanotubes arising from electronic current densities induced by an external magnetic field. They report that in chiral nan…

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PublicationACS nano · 2008
Study typein_vitro
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Magnetic linear response properties for achiral and chiral carbon nanotubes were investigated with first-principles electronic structure methods. We have computed the magnetic shielding inside and outside the tubes originating from electronic current densities induced by the application of an external magnetic field. This electronic response of the nanotubes was analyzed for external magnetic fields both parallel and perpendicular to the tube axis. The magnetic screening would be experienced by guest molecules inside the tubes, measurable by NMR spectroscopy on isotopically labeled samples. Special attention is given to chiral nanotubes, in which longitudinal fields induce a non-zero longitudinal current density and thus tangential magnetic fields outside the tubes.

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Study typein_vitro
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Using first-principles electronic structure methods, the authors computed magnetic shielding inside and outside achiral and chiral carbon nanotubes arising from electronic current densities induced by an external magnetic field. They report that in chiral nanotubes, longitudinal external fields induce a non-zero longitudinal current density and associated tangential magnetic fields outside the tubes; magnetic screening inside the tubes could be measurable by NMR on isotopically labeled samples.

Outcomes measured

  • magnetic linear response properties
  • magnetic shielding/screening inside and outside carbon nanotubes
  • induced electronic current densities under external magnetic fields
  • field-orientation dependence (parallel vs perpendicular to tube axis)
  • tangential magnetic fields outside chiral nanotubes under longitudinal fields

Limitations

  • Computational/first-principles study; no experimental exposure or health outcomes reported in the abstract.
  • No quantitative exposure parameters (field strength, frequency) provided in the abstract.
  • No biological population or sample size described.
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1021/nn700147w
PubMed: 19206596

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