@article{scholars6325, volume = {70}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, title = {Numerical modelling of Young{\^a}??s modulus of single-layered cubic zirconia nanosheets}, pages = {373--380}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-19443-1{$_3$}{$_0$}}, journal = {Advanced Structured Materials}, year = {2015}, note = {cited By 2}, issn = {18698433}, abstract = {It has been established that zirconia nanosheets have many potential applications when compared with other materials possessing similar properties; however, the utilization of most of their potentials is constrained due to minimal data currently available on its mechanical properties. In this paper, the Young{\^a}??s modulus of single-layered zirconia nanosheets is predicted based on the concept of the finite element analysis. The nanosheet was modelled structurally as a hexagonal network of bonds connected by zirconium and oxygen atoms. Zirconia nanosheets with different dimensions and chirality were simulated with bonds between the atoms regarded as beam elements. The Young{\^a}??s modulus of the nanosheet was determined based on the combination of molecular mechanics and structural mechanics. The results obtained from the modeling indicates that the technique used is a viable tool for predicting mechanical properties of cubic zirconia nanosheets at a lower computational cost when compared to complex ab initio molecular dynamics and sophisticated experimental techniques. {\^A}{\copyright} Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015.}, author = {Muhammad, I. D. and Awang, M. and Seng, L. K.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84930941144&doi=10.1007\%2f978-3-319-19443-1\%5f30&partnerID=40&md5=3c5992a00b066c0baa659f21444595a1} }