Illustration (IMAGE) Science China Press Caption This is an illustration of the ultra-soft deformation in a graphene sheet. Such a feature leads to the easy formation of fullerence and carbon nanotubes from graphene sheets. Such a process may involve the formation of defects in graphene which in turn alters the morphology and the deformation behavior of graphene. Credit ©Science China Press Usage Restrictions Use with credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.