Shear stiffness and friction mechanics of single-layer graphene measured for the first time

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 10:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers from the University of Bristol have measured and identified for the first time the stress and strain shear modulus and internal friction of graphene sheets. Graphene is a material that has many potential groundbreaking uses in the electronics and composites industry.

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