Izabela Szlufarska et al 2008 J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 41 123001 doi:10.1088/0022-3727/41/12/123001
Izabela Szlufarska1, Michael Chandross2 and Robert W Carpick3
Show affiliationsAs the size of electronic and mechanical devices shrinks to the nanometre regime, performance begins to be dominated by surface forces. For example, friction, wear and adhesion are known to be central challenges in the design of reliable micro- and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS). Because of the complexity of the physical and chemical mechanisms underlying atomic-level tribology, it is still not possible to accurately and reliably predict the response when two surfaces come into contact at the nanoscale. Fundamental scientific studies are the means by which these insights may be gained. We review recent advances in the experimental, theoretical and computational studies of nanotribology. In particular, we focus on the latest developments in atomic force microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations and their application to the study of single-asperity contact.
62.25.-g Mechanical properties of nanoscale systems
62.20.Qp Friction, tribology, and hardness
85.85.+j Micro- and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) and devices
Issue 12 (21 June 2008)
Received 23 November 2007, in final form 23 March 2008
Published 30 May 2008
Izabela Szlufarska et al 2008 J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 41 123001
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