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. 2014 Nov 12;136(49):17036–17045. doi: 10.1021/ja506385p

Table 2. Thermodynamic Characteristics Deduced from in Silico Indentations: Change in Enthalpy ΔH, Entropy TΔS, and Free Energy ΔG (with Standard Deviations) Associated with the Disruption of a Single Lateral Bond (Interface) and Longitudinal Bonda.

interface ΔG, kcal/mol ΔH, kcal/mol TΔS, kcal/mol
lateral 6.9 ± 0.4 9.3 ± 0.8 2.5 ± 0.7
longitudinal 14.9 ± 1.5 25.7 ± 2.2 10.8 ± 2.5
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Averaging is performed over all indentation points (1–7, Figure 1C) and for 10 and 15 nm tip.