Edge effect of strained bilayer nanofilms for tunable multistability and actuation.

ABSTRACT: We employed both theoretical and computational models supported by experiments to study the multistable behavior of an edge-effect driven Si/Cr micro-claw. Our study showed that individual micro-claws demonstrate either monostability or bistability as the magnitude of the edge effect is varied.

SUBMITTER: Hu N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5334438 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature