Open AccessElectronic applications of graphene mechanical resonators
Author(s) -
Sharma Ankur,
Varshney Utkarshaa,
Lu Yuerui
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
iet circuits, devices and systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.251
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1751-8598
pISSN - 1751-858X
DOI - 10.1049/iet-cds.2015.0134
Subject(s) - resonator , graphene , materials science , optoelectronics , electronics , mechanical resonance , ultimate tensile strength , modulus , young's modulus , stretchable electronics , nanotechnology , composite material , acoustics , vibration , electrical engineering , engineering , physics
Graphene, an atomically thin two‐dimensional material has become an ideal candidate for fabricating nano‐electro‐mechanical systems resonators because of its excellent mechanical properties and ultra‐light weight. Its high tensile strength and Young's modulus coupled with the ability to withstand high strains while functioning make it suitable for use in mechanical resonators. In this study, the authors review the electronic applications of graphene mechanical resonators for future radio frequency communications, ultra‐sensitive mass and temperature detection using the consequent changes in resonance frequency of the resonators. Moreover, they experimentally establish the non‐linear characteristics of graphene mechanical resonators at high driving amplitudes and envision its applications in future electronics and sensing.