Graphene nanoelectromechanical systems

Author

Changyao Chen ; Hone, James

Author_Institution

Dept. of Mech. Eng., Columbia Univ., New York, NY, USA

Volume

101

Issue

7

fYear

2013

fDate

7/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1766

Lastpage

1779

Abstract

Graphene possesses a combination of properties that make it extremely well suited for use in nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS). Its exceptional mechanical properties include high stiffness and low mass, which lead to high resonant frequencies; and ultrahigh strength, which allows for strain tuning of frequency over a wide range. Its optical properties and high electronic mobility enable robust optical and electrical transduction, while its chemical inertness enables atomically thin devices. This paper reviews the basic properties of graphene NEMS, and recent work toward exploring device properties, readout techniques, and applications.

Keywords

circuit tuning; electron mobility; graphene; micromechanical resonators; nanoelectromechanical devices; optical properties; readout electronics; atomically thin device; chemical inertness; device property; electrical transduction; electronic mobility; graphene NEMS; graphene nanoelectromechanical system; mass; mechanical property; mechanical resonator; optical property; optical transduction; readout technique; resonant frequency; stiffness; strain tuning; ultrahigh strength; Electrodes; Graphene; Logic gates; Nanoelectromechanical systems; Optical resonators; Optical sensors; Resonant frequency; Graphene; mechanical resonators; nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS);

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Proceedings of the IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9219

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JPROC.2013.2253291

Filename

6523077