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2D Materials Elastic Properties - AFM-Hertz Methodology

20.04.2016 Dr. Aydar Akchurin 517 Views

2D materials are single or only few atomic layer thick and posses unique properties with potential in many technological fields. They are highly anisotropic, having significantly different properties in-plane and perpendicular-to-the-plane. For example, graphene, […]

Adhesive wear model: particle by particle

23.07.2017 1,789 Views

10.07.17 – An EPFL study has deepened our understanding of the fine particles produced by adhesive wear. This breakthrough could lead to cost savings and environmental benefits. Adhesive wear occurs when two surfaces – such [...]
How to get sprayed metal coatings to stick

04.12.2017 685 Views

Micrographs of a metal surface after impact by metal particles. Craters are formed due to melting of the surface from the impact. Image courtesy of the researchers. “When spraying metal coatings, melting hurts rather than [...]
Ice crystals formation is controlled by the surface texture - new study shows

18.05.2017 1,119 Views

WASHINGTON (May 17, 2017)—A new study examining how ice forms from pure water found that the geometry of the surface that water is on can have an effect on whether or not it freezes, suggesting [...]
In Situ Generation of Graphene

25.07.2016 382 Views

Graphene has unique properties and is being extensively used in various applications. It got a deserved attention in the field of tribology as well and was reported to lead to the states of superlubricity (see [...]
Measuring viscosity in the Earth's Mantle

07.09.2020 445 Views

The earth seems to be fairly solid as we stand on its surface. We stand on solid ground and do not sink through the floors in our homes. However, underneath that solid-looking crust are layers [...]