Size-dependent dynamic characteristics of graphene based multi-layer nano hetero-structures

Chandra, Y., Mukhopadhyay, T., Adhikari, S. and Figiel, Ł. (2020) Size-dependent dynamic characteristics of graphene based multi-layer nano hetero-structures. Nanotechnology, 31, 145705. (doi: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab6231)

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Abstract

Carbon-based nano hetero-structures are receiving increasing attention due their ability in multi-synchronous modulation of a range of mechanical and other critically desirable properties. In this paper, the vibration characteristics of two different graphene based heterostructures, graphene-hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) and graphene-molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), are explored based on atomistic finite element approach. Such vibrational characteristics of nanostructures are of utmost importance in order to access their suitability as structural members for adoption in various nano-scale devices and systems. In the current analysis, the developed atomistic finite element model for nano-heterostructures is extensively validated first with the results available in literature considering elastic responses and natural frequencies. Thereafter a range of insightful new results are presented for the dynamic behaviour of various configurations of graphene-hBN and graphene-MoS2 heterostructures including their size, chirality and boundary dependence. The investigation of tunable vibrational properties along with simultaneous modulation of other mechanical, electronic, optical, thermal and chemical attributes of such nano-heterostructures would accelerate their application as prospective candidates for manufacturing nanosensors, electromechanical resonators, and a wide range of other devices and systems across the length-scales.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Adhikari, Professor Sondipon
Authors: Chandra, Y., Mukhopadhyay, T., Adhikari, S., and Figiel, Ł.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
Journal Name:Nanotechnology
Publisher:IOP Publishing
ISSN:0957-4484
ISSN (Online):1361-6528

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