Mechanical Behavior and Reliability of Micro-/Nanoscale Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the unique mechanical properties and reliability challenges of materials at the micro- and nanoscale. These materials exhibit distinct mechanical properties due to their small dimensions, requiring specialized analysis techniques and design considerations.

The Special Issue will cover, but is not limited to, the following key topics:

• Size-Dependent Mechanical Properties: at micro- and nanoscale dimensions, materials often display enhanced strength and toughness but also show considerable size-dependent effects. Understanding these phenomena is crucial for reliable material design and applications;
• Advanced Characterization Techniques: techniques such as Depth-Sensing Indentation (DSI) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) have been developed to evaluate properties like hardness, elastic modulus, and fracture strength at the nanoscale;
• Computational Modelling: advanced computational methods are useful to predict the mechanical behaviour of micro- and nanoscale materials and to understand complex phenomena such as stress distribution, deformation mechanisms, and failure modes;
• Reliability and Performance: studies in this area focus on enhancing the durability and performance of materials for novel applications in nanoelectronics and strain engineering.

This Special Issue will serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers aiming to deepen their understanding of the mechanical behaviour and reliability of materials at the micro- and nanoscale, facilitating the development of more robust and efficient micro- and nanosystems.

Dr. Jorge M. Antunes
Dr. Nataliya A. Sakharova
Guest Editors

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