Deformation and fracture processes in pre-cracked graphene sheets are examined by molecular dynamics simulations. Thin and thick pre-existent cracks in graphene sheets are considered which are generated through removal of one and two (neighboring) chains of carbon atoms, respectively, from a pristine sheet. Tensile tests of graphene sheets with these cracks oriented along zigzag directions were performed. Crack evolution/growth processes were observed and described. Also, for each graphene sheet tested, we revealed stress-strain dependence, maximum elastic strain, maximum plastic strain, and tensile strength.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)24-30
Number of pages7
JournalReviews on Advanced Materials Science
Volume50
Issue number1-2
StatePublished - 2017

    Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics

    Research areas

  • TILT GRAIN-BOUNDARIES, MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES, INTRINSIC STRENGTH, BRITTLE BEHAVIOR, NANOCRYSTALLINE, DEFECTS, CRACK, DUCTILE, SHEETS

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