The effect of out-of-plane strain on the electronic properties of zigzag graphene nanoribbons

Xiaohui Hu, Xiao Xie, Litao Sun

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Abstract

We have studied the influence of out-of-plane strain on the electronic properties of zigzag graphene nanoribbons (ZGNRs) using first principles methods. We find that the electronic properties of ZGNRs are highly sensitive to the strains. As the strain increases, the band gap first remains almost invariant and then decreases monotonically, which could be used to design high precision strain sensors. ZGNRs based sensors would possess higher sensitivity and quicker response compared to the conventional sensors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013
Pages747-750
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013 - Suzhou, China
Duration: 7 Apr 201310 Apr 2013

Publication series

Name8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013

Conference

Conference8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySuzhou
Period7/04/1310/04/13

Keywords

  • band gap
  • strain sensors
  • zigzag graphene nanoribbons

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