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    Multiphysics design and implementation of a microsystem for displacement-controlled tensile testing of nanomaterials

    MEMS-based tensile testing devices are powerful tools for mechanical characterization of nanoscale materials. In a typical configuration, their design includes an actuator to deliver loads/displacements to a s...

    Maria F. Pantano, Rodrigo A. Bernal, Leonardo Pagnotta, Horacio D. Espinosa in Meccanica (2015)

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    Strong piezoelectricity in individual GaN nanowires

    GaN nanowires are promising building blocks for future nanoelectronics, optoelectronic devices, and nanogenerators. Here, we report on strong piezoelectricity in individual single-crystal GaN nanowires reveale...

    Majid Minary-Jolandan, Rodrigo A. Bernal, Horacio D. Espinosa in MRS Communications (2011)