Mechanical Properties of Nickel, Palladium, and Platinum Nanowires: A Molecular Dynamics Study

Transition metal group 10 nanowires exhibit exceptional mechanical properties, particularly those with FCC structures, making them promising candidates for electromechanical devices. This study used classical MD simulations with EAM potentials to explore the mechanical behavior of nickel, palladium, and platinum nanowires with varying diameters. Our findings reveal a strong correlation between nanowire diameter and mechanical properties. Increasing diameter reduces surface effects, leading to higher tensile strength. Deformation mechanisms are complex, involving phase transformations such as FCC to HCP and BCC. These results will contribute to the fundamental understanding of nanoscale mechanics and pave the way for the design of advanced nanodevices