@inbook{72678477c77c4606bf74ca805507be08,
title = "Nanoscale fracture mechanics",
abstract = "Theoretical calculations on undefected nanoscale materials predict impressive mechanical properties. In this review we summarize the status of experimental efforts to directly measure the fracture strengths of inorganic and carbon nanotubes and discuss possible explanations for the deviations between the predicted and observed values. We also summarize the role of theory in understanding the molecular-level origin of these deviations. In particular, we consider the role of defects such as vacancies, Stone-Wales defects, adatoms and ad-dimers, chemical functionalization, and oxidative pitting.",
keywords = "Brittle fracture, Carbon nanotube fracture, Oxidative pitting, Plastic deformation, Stone-Wales defects, Vacancy defects",
author = "Mielke, {Steven L.} and Ted Belytschkobelytschko and Schatz, {George C.}",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.1146/annurev.physchem.58.032806.104502",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0824310586",
series = "Annual Review of Physical Chemistry",
publisher = "Annual Reviews Inc.",
pages = "185--209",
booktitle = "Annual Review of Physical Chemistry",
address = "United States",
}