Impermeable atomic membranes from graphene sheets

J. Scott Bunch, Scott S. Verbridge, Jonathan S. Alden, Arend M. Van Der Zande, Jeevak M. Parpia, Harold G. Craighead, Paul L. McEuen

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Abstract

We demonstrate that a monolayer graphene membrane is impermeable to standard gases including helium. By applying a pressure difference across the membrane, we measure both the elastic constants and the mass of a single layer of graphene. This pressurized graphene membrane is the world's thinnest balloon and provides a unique separation barrier between 2 distinct regions that is only one atom thick.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2458-2462
Number of pages5
JournalNano Letters
Volume8
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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