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Rice University

STRAIN 2

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Graphene oxide layers deform evenly under gentle strain, according to experiments and computer models by Rice University researchers. They discovered that the mechanical properties of the material change, depending on the rate of strain.

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Ajayan Research Group/Rice University

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