In this study, microstructural parameters, such as lattice dimension, micro-strain and
dislocation density, of different neutron-irradiated graphite grades have been evaluated …

Unlike the majority of the silicon-based electronic devices, optoelectronic devices are
predominantly made using III–V and II–VI semiconductor compounds and their alloys …

In this work, the temperature effects on the primary state of cascade damage processes were
investigated using molecular dynamics simulation method for gold. For this purpose, the …

Raman spectroscopy has long been used in studying irradiation damage in carbon/graphite
materials. It is however unclear if the measurements from different types of materials are …

The Stone–Wales (SW) transformation, or carbon-bond rotation, has been fundamental to
understanding fullerene growth and stability, and ab initio calculations show it to be a high …

We have discovered that Q-carbon is extremely resistant to radiation damage under ion
irradiations involving extreme atomic displacements and electronic excitations. Using 5 MeV …

Radiation-tolerant materials are in great demand for safe operation and advancement of
nuclear and aerospace systems. Nanostructuring is a key strategy to improve the radiation …

Abstract Effects of He ion irradiation on the structural properties of multi-walled carbon
nanotubes (MWCNT) are presented in this study. We carry out MWCNT ion irradiation …

Detailed knowledge regarding the nature of and mechanisms causing neutron irradiation
damage in graphite remains a scientific and technological challenge, particularly at high …

Graphite has been a core structural material and neutron moderator since the first man-
made chain reaction experiment in Chicago. This article will discuss the requirements of …