Mechanics of Nanomaterials and Low-Dimensional Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Nanomaterials and low-dimensional materials have attracted tremendous research attention in the last two decades due to their potential applications in broad fields, such as nano-energy, nano-electronics and nano-biotechnology. The structure-property relationship at the nanoscale is found to facilitate their unique physical behavior. Among various physical properties, the mechanical properties of these nanostructure-based materials act as a significant foundation for their functional applications. It is, thus, urgent to develop/utilize new mechanics theories, as well as computational and experimental techniques, to explore the mechanical behavior of nanostructure-based materials across different length scales.

This Special Issue aims to present the latest advances in experimental or theoretical/computational investigations in the multi-scale mechanical properties of nanomaterials (i.e., nanocomposites) and low-dimensional materials (i.e., nanoparticles, nanowires and nanosheets). It also focuses on the development of new theories, computational and experimental techniques in the context of nanomechanics and micromechanics. Articles on the multi-field coupling behavior and functional applications of these materials are also highly welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Theoretical/computational/experimental studies of the mechanical properties of nanomaterials and low-dimensional materials;
• Development of advanced theories and computational techniques in nanomechanics and micromechanics;
• Development of advanced experimental techniques in nano-/micro-mechanical testing;
• Multi-field (mechanical, chemical, electrical) coupling performance and applications of nanostructure-based materials.

Dr. ‪Mingchao ‬ Wang
Dr. Zhaohui Xia
Dr. Jingui Yu
Guest Editors

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