Scientists at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a new simulation-based method to measure how graphene bends, even with defects, helping design stronger ...

The Helfrich theory of membrane bending, supported by molecular dynamics simulations, is a promising approach for evaluating mechanical properties of graphene nanosheets, report researchers from the ...

The new technique combines Helfrich theory of membrane bending and molecular dynamic simulations, allowing direct evaluation of the bending rigidity of graphene nanosheets without requiring ...

A research team at the Institute of Science Tokyo has developed a new computational approach to assess the mechanical behaviour of graphene nanosheets. The technique enables direct measurement of ...

Graphene sheets with 5- or 7-membered rings form cone or saddle shapes, affecting curvature and rigidity. A new method helps study their complex mechanics. (Nanowerk News) Graphene sheets (GS) are two ...