Improving the mechanical durability of nanomaterials and nanodevices involves several strategies:
1. Material Engineering: Developing materials with higher intrinsic mechanical properties, such as using graphene or carbon nanotubes, which are known for their exceptional strength. 2. Surface Coatings: Applying protective coatings to nanomaterials can enhance their resistance to wear and environmental degradation. 3. Optimized Nanostructures: Designing nanostructures with optimal geometries that can distribute stresses more evenly, reducing the likelihood of failure. 4. Advanced Fabrication Techniques: Employing fabrication methods that minimize defects and residual stresses, such as atomic layer deposition and chemical vapor deposition. 5. Environmental Control: Using encapsulation techniques to shield nanomaterials from harsh environmental conditions.
