The compression stage typically involves using advanced tools such as nanoindenters or atomic force microscopes (AFM). These instruments apply controlled forces to nanostructures and measure their response. The process usually includes the following steps:
Sample Preparation: Creating or isolating the nanomaterial to be tested. Loading: Applying a compressive force to the nano-sample. Measurement: Recording the material's response, including stress-strain curves. Analysis: Interpreting the data to understand the mechanical properties.
