Abstract: The ability of mechanosensing is essential for intelligent systems. Here we show by molecular dynamics (MD) simulations that a graphene flake on a bent beam exhibits amazing mechanosensing behavior, termed flexotaxis. The ...

Abstract: Directional motion plays a crucial role in various mechanical systems. Although mechanisms for nanoscale directional motion have been widely used in many aspects of nanotechnology, it remains a great challenge to generate ...

Abstract: Long-distance transport of a nanoparticle on a solid surface remains a challenge in nanotechnology. Here, we design a nanoscale motor device for continuously transporting a nanoparticle on a beam surface. The device is ...

Abstract: The interlayer attraction force between concentric carbon nanotubes (CNTs) plays an important role in CNT-based nanodevices. However, the precise measurement of the interlayer attraction force remains to date a challenge. ...