In Situ Nanomechanics: Opportunities Based on Superplastic Nanomolding

ACS Nano. 2023 Dec 26;17(24):24479-24486. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10304. Epub 2023 Dec 7.

Abstract

In situ nanomechanics, referring to the real-time monitoring of nanomechanical deformation during quantitative mechanical testing, is a key technology for understanding the physical and mechanical properties of nanoscale materials. This perspective reviews the progress of in situ nanomechanics from the aspects of preparation and testing of nanosamples, with a major focus on one-dimensional (1D) nanostructures and discussions of their challenges. We highlight the opportunities provided by in situ nanomechanics combined with the superplastic nanomolding technique, especially in the aspects of regulating physical and chemical properties which are highly exploitable for mechanoelectronics, mechanoluminescence, piezoelectronics, piezomagnetism, piezothermography, and mechanochemistry.

Keywords: 1D nanostructures; in situ nanomechanics; in situ welding; size effect; superplastic nanomolding.

Publication types

  • Review