Mechanical characterization of nanoindented graphene via molecular dynamics simulations

oleh: Wang Tong, Hsiao Yu-Jen, Yang Jhih-Chin, Fang Te-Hua

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: SpringerOpen 2011-01-01

Deskripsi

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The mechanical behavior of graphene under various indentation depths, velocities, and temperatures is studied using molecular dynamics analysis. The results show that the load, elastic and plastic energies, and relaxation force increased with increasing indentation depth and velocity. Nanoindentation induced pile ups and corrugations of the graphene. Resistance to deformation decreased at higher temperature. Strong adhesion caused topological defects and vacancies during the unloading process.</p>