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Mechanical properties of suspended graphene sheets

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In this article, the Young's modulus of stacks of graphene sheets suspended over photolithographically defined trenches in silicon dioxide was measured using an atomic force microscope, with measured spring constants scaling as expected with the dimensions of the suspended section, ranging from 1to5N∕m.
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Using an atomic force microscope, we measured effective spring constants of stacks of graphene sheets (less than 5) suspended over photolithographically defined trenches in silicon dioxide. Measurements were made on layered graphene sheets of thicknesses between 2 and 8nm, with measured spring constants scaling as expected with the dimensions of the suspended section, ranging from 1to5N∕m. When our data are fitted to a model for doubly clamped beams under tension, we extract a Young’s modulus of 0.5TPa, compared to 1TPa for bulk graphite along the basal plane, and tensions on the order of 10−7N.

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Rubber nanocomposites with graphene as the nanofiller

TL;DR: In this article, different synthesis procedures of graphene oxide (GO), reduced GO, and graphene, along with their physicochemical characterizations are discussed, and different fabrication methods and several characterizations (physical, mechanical, electrical, etc) of graphene-based rubber nanocomposites are explored.
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Nano-MoS2 and Graphene Additives in Oil for Tribological Applications

TL;DR: In this article, a traditional lubricating additive MoS2 with nano-scale and a novel additive graphene were reviewed in this chapter, which shows that these two nano-additives have diverse functions and great potential for industrial applications.
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Three-point bending analysis of doubly clamped silicon nanowire beams; Young's modulus, initial stress, and crystal orientation

TL;DR: In this paper, a non-linear model was introduced to describe the force-deflection relation of doubly clamped beams, including initial stress, and several approximations for the exact model were developed and compared.
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Architectural design and promises of carbon materials for energy conversion and storage: in laboratory and industry

TL;DR: In this paper, the key design considerations for carbon microstructures, their prospects, and challenges in industrial scale processability are discussed with respect to each individual application, and their potential applications are discussed.
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Experimental Observation of Quantum Hall Effect and Berry's Phase in Graphene

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