title: In-plane modulus of singular 2:1 clay lamellae applying a simple wrinkling technique.
abstract: Knowledge of the mechanical properties of singular clay lamellae is of crucial importance for the optimization of clay-polymer nanocomposites. On the basis of controlled stress release, singular 2:1 clay lamellae show regular wrinkles on a deformable substrate. A subsequent two-dimensional Fourier transformation gives an in-plane modulus of the clay lamella of approximately 150 GPa. Only readily-available topographical atomic force microscopy is required for analysis rendering that fast and facile procedure generally applicable for nanoplatelet characterization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Inorganic Chemistry I, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstrasse 30, D-95440 Bayreuth, Germany.
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Kunz
authors.forename: Johann
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Erath
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kluge
authors.forename: Herbert
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Thurn
authors.forename: Bernd
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Putz
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fery
authors.forename: Josef
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Breu