SPMW Nanomechanics: from nanotechnology to biology

The development of new materials with size of few nanometers has opened a new field of scientific and technological research. The goal is to develop faster and better communication systems and transports, as well as smarter and smaller nanodevices for biomedical applications. To reach these objectives it is crucial to have knowledge of and the ability to control the mechanical behavior of the materials and liquids at the nanoscale. Here, I will describe our recent results on the mechanical properties of Carbon nanotubes and oxide nanorods.