Deformation characteristics of solid-state benzene as a step towards understanding planetary geology

• Main Authors: Zhang, Wenxin, Zhang, Xuan, Edwards, Bryce W., Zhong, Lei, Gao, Huajian, Malaska, Michael J., Hodyss, Robert, Greer, Julia R.
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Mechanical engineering; Benzene; Molecular Mechanics
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/169747
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Small organic molecules, like ethane and benzene, are ubiquitous in the atmosphere and surface of Saturn's largest moon Titan, forming plains, dunes, canyons, and other surface features. Understanding Titan's dynamic geology and designing future landing missions requires sufficient knowled...