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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2458-2462 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Nano Letters |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- General Chemistry
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanical Engineering