Nanoindentation of Cu2O Nanocubes
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Nanoindentation tests were performed directly on solid and hollow cuprous oxide (Cu2O) nanocubes. The hardness and elastic modulus of solid Cu2O nanocubes were measured and compared with the values of bulk Cu2O. It is found that the hollow cube top wall acts as a membrane that bends under an indentation load. The Cu2O nanocubes are more ductile rather than brittle. Deformation behavior and fracture mechanics are discussed in conjunction with the structure of the Cu2O nanocube.
Publication Info
Published in Nano Letters, Volume 4, Issue 10, 2004, pages 1903-1907.
Copyright American Chemical Society, 2004.
Li, X., Gao, H., Murphy, C.J., & Gou, L. (2004). Nanoindentation of Cu2O Nanocubes, Nano Letters, 4(10) 1903-1907.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/nl048941n
Rights
Copyright American Chemical Society, 2004.
Li, X., Gao, H., Murphy, C.J., & Gou, L. (2004). Nanoindentation of Cu2O Nanocubes, Nano Letters, 4(10) 1903-1907.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/nl048941n