Young's modulus graphene nanoribbons

In summary, Young's modulus is given as the second derivative of the total energy with respect to the strain divided by the equilibrium volume. Can help me for the calculate equilibrium volume and young's modulus?Do you have the expression for energy as a function of strain figured out already?Matlab code for calculate band structure graphene nanoribbons under strain is below:
  • #1
barana
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Young’s modulus is given as the second derivative of the total energy with respect to the strain divided
by the equilibrium volume.
Can help me for the calculate equilibrium volume and young's modulus?
 
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  • #2
Do you have the expression for energy as a function of strain figured out already?
 
  • #3
Matlab code for calculate band structure graphene nanoribbons under strain is below:

clear;
clc;
close all;

NU=12; % Number of atoms in unit cell
Nbnd=4*NU; % number of bands
q=0.03;
w=0.41;
aa=2.232*(1+q);
a=3.866*(1+q);

X(1)=1.9330*(1+q);
Y(1)=0;

xswitch = 0;

for ixy=2:NU
if mod(ixy,2)==1
Y(ixy)=Y(ixy-1)+aa;
else
Y(ixy)=Y(ixy-1)+aa*sind(30);

X(ixy) = xswitch;

if (ixy+1)<=NU
X(ixy+1)=xswitch;
end

if xswitch == 0
xswitch =aa*cosd(30);
else
xswitch = 0;
end
end
end

for iz=1:NU
if mod(iz,2)==1
Z(iz)=0.46152;
else
Z(iz)=0;
end

end

sho=0;
for is=[0,-1,1]
for ks=1:NU
sho=sho+1;
XT(sho)=X(ks)+is*a;
YT(sho)=Y(ks);
ZT(sho)=Z(ks);
Ax(sho)=is*a;
No(sho)=ks;
end
end
figure(1)
plot(XT,YT,'*')
Ax=Ax/a;for ik=1:101
K(ik)=(-pi+(ik-1)*((2*pi)/100))*(1-q);

H=H0(Nbnd);

for is=1:NU
for js=1:sho
dis=sqrt(((XT(is)-XT(js))^2)+((YT(is)-YT(js))^2));
if abs(dis-2.232)<0.1 & abs(No(is)-No(js))>0
l=(XT(is)-XT(js))/dis;
m=(YT(is)-YT(js))/dis;
n=(ZT(is)-ZT(js))/dis;
h1=hamiltonian1(l,m,n);
h2=hamiltonian2(l,m,n);

H((No(is)-1)*4+1:No(is)*4,(No(js)-1)*4+1:No(js)*4)=H((No(is)-1)*4+1:No(is)*4,(No(js)-1)*4+1:No(js)*4)+h1*exp(i*K(ik)*Ax(js))+h2*exp(i*K(ik)*Ax(js));

end
end

end

E(ik,1:Nbnd)=sort(real(eig(H)));pl(ik)=(ik-1)/100;

end

figure(2)
plot(E)

[V,D]=eig(H);
f=diag(D);
g=f<0;
g1=f(g);
r=sum(g1)
 
  • #4
So is this yes or no? :smile:
 
  • #5
A suggestion: learn about formatting code on PF. What you posted is HARD to read, IMO. And hopefully the real code does not look like what you posted.
 

What is Young's modulus?

Young's modulus is a measure of the stiffness of a material. It measures the amount of stress a material can withstand per unit of strain.

Why is Young's modulus important for graphene nanoribbons?

Young's modulus is important for graphene nanoribbons because it determines their mechanical strength and resilience. This property is crucial for their potential applications in various industries, such as electronics, aerospace, and medicine.

What is the Young's modulus of graphene nanoribbons?

The Young's modulus of graphene nanoribbons varies depending on their size and orientation. However, it is estimated to be around 1 TPa (terapascal), making it one of the strongest materials known to date.

How is Young's modulus of graphene nanoribbons measured?

The Young's modulus of graphene nanoribbons can be measured using techniques such as atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). These techniques involve applying a known amount of stress to the material and measuring the resulting strain.

Can the Young's modulus of graphene nanoribbons be modified?

Yes, the Young's modulus of graphene nanoribbons can be modified by changing their size, orientation, and the number of layers. It can also be altered by introducing defects or by adding other materials (doping) to the structure. These modifications can be used to tailor the material's properties for specific applications.

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