Computational simulation of binary compounds of carbon nanotubes and amphiphilics in aqueous solution by Monte Carlo method

Carbon nanotubes have been subject of intensive research because of their outstanding physical properties. The problem of dissolving the aggregation of tubes in bundles formed by strong van der Waals force is addressed in this study. A complete understanding about carbon nanotubes properties is necessary in order to obtain a process of detachment that cause no damage to the tubes. Detachment can be promoted by means of amphiphilic adsorption in water solution. We have studied this phenomenon by means Monte Carlo simulation. The algorithm used was Metropolis algorithm. The analysis of equilibrium was done by means of structure function.