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Adhesion assessment of nanoscale contacts is a critical capability for the development of future nanoelectromechanical systems and nanobiotechnology devices. However, experimental approaches to investigate int...
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Open AccessEffects of surface defects on the mechanical properties of ZnO nanowires
The elastic modulus of ZnO nanowires was measured using a resonance method based on laser Doppler effect and their fracture strains were determined via two-point bending with the aid of optical nanomanipulatio...
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Open AccessThe effect of surface texture on the kinetic friction of a nanowire on a substrate
The friction between Al2O3 nanowires and silicon substrates of different surface textures was characterised by use of optical manipulation. It was found that surface textures had significant effect on both the fr...
