Several advanced methods are employed for stress testing in nanotechnology:
1. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): AFM is used to measure the mechanical properties of nanomaterials by applying controlled forces and observing the resulting deformations. 2. Nanoindentation: This technique involves pressing a hard, sharp tip into the surface of a material to measure its hardness and elastic modulus. 3. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): TEM can be used to visualize the structural changes in nanomaterials under stress, providing insights into their failure mechanisms. 4. X-ray Diffraction (XRD): XRD helps in understanding the crystallographic changes in nanomaterials when subjected to stress.
