Achieving micron-scale plasticity and theoretical strength in Silicon
Silicon is thought to be brittle, which limits its mechanical application in devices. Here, the authors lithographically fabricate silicon and show its superior surface quality leads to near ideal strength and micron-scale plasticity.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-16384-5 |