Fig. 4: Mechanical properties of MINs and controls.
From: Mechanically interlocked networks cross-linked by a molecular necklace
a Stress–strain curves of MINs-1−3 were recorded with a deformation rate of 100 mm/min. b Young’s moduli and toughness of MINs-1−3 calculated from their stress–strain curves. c Frequency sweep of MIN-2 and two controls measured by DMA. d Normalized stress relaxation curves of MIN-2 and two controls measured at 30 °C. e Stress−strain curves of MIN-2 and two controls recorded with a deformation rate of 100 mm/min. f Young’s moduli and breaking stress of MIN-2 and two controls calculated from their stress–strain curves.
