High‐Strength Amorphous Silicon Carbide for Nanomechanics (Adv. Mater. 5/2024)

Amorphous Silicon Carbide Utilizing microchip technology, researchers have discovered the strongest amorphous nanostructured material to date, with an ultimate tensile strength surpassing 10 GPa. This material, amorphous silicon carbide (a‐SiC), exhibits unprecedented strength, comparable to crystal...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 2024-02, Vol.36 (5), p.n/a
Main Authors: Xu, Minxing, Shin, Dongil, Sberna, Paolo M., van der Kolk, Roald, Cupertino, Andrea, Bessa, Miguel A., Norte, Richard A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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amorphous silicon carbide
high mechanical quality factor
ultimate tensile strength
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Summary:Amorphous Silicon Carbide Utilizing microchip technology, researchers have discovered the strongest amorphous nanostructured material to date, with an ultimate tensile strength surpassing 10 GPa. This material, amorphous silicon carbide (a‐SiC), exhibits unprecedented strength, comparable to crystalline and 2D materials, but with new design and fabrication possibilities. In article number 2306513, Miguel A. Bessa, Richard A. Norte, and co‐workers introduce a precise microchip‐based measurement technique that bypasses traditional clamping methods, showcasing a‐SiC's potential as the ultimate mechanical material for world‐class sensors.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.202470034