Nanofriction mechanisms derived from the dependence of friction on load and sliding velocity from air to UHV on hydrophilic silicon [PDF]
, 2005 This paper examines friction as a function of the sliding velocity and applied normal load from air to UHV in a scanning force microscope (SFM) experiment in which a sharp silicon tip slides against a flat Si(100) sample.
A. Opitz +21 more
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Bridging length and time scales by AFM-based nanotribology : applications to nanostructured ceramics and polymer surfaces [PDF]
, 2006 The aim of the work described in this Thesis was to develop the necessary platform for quantitative nanotribology by atomic force microscopy at relevant length and time scales and thereby to contribute to bridge the gap between complementary nano- and ...
Tocha, Ewa Agnieszka
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Graphene Nanoflakes: Superlubricity of Graphite Induced by Multiple Transferred Graphene Nanoflakes (Adv. Sci. 3/2018) [PDF]
Advanced science, 2018 Superlubricity between graphite and silica is achieved under ambient conditions, induced by the formation of multiple transferred graphene nanoflakes (GNFs) on a silica surface. As reported by Jinjin Li and co‐workers in article number 1700616, the friction coefficient could be reduced to 0.0003 at a maximal local contact pressure of 700 MPa because of
Li J, Gao T, Luo J.
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Atomic Force Microscopy for Cross‐Disciplinary Materials Research
Small Methods, Volume 9, Issue 11, November 24, 2025.This figure demonstrates the broad applicability of atomic force microscopy (AFM) across interdisciplinary materials research. Interlocking puzzle pieces illustrate how AFM integrates with complementary analytical techniques to provide comprehensive material characterization.
Soyun Joo +7 more
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Advanced Nanoscale Functionalities for Water and Energy Technologies
Advanced Physics Research, Volume 4, Issue 8, August 2025.Nanofluidics explores fluid and ion transport under nanoscale confinement, driving advancements in water treatment and energy technologies. With applications in high‐efficiency desalination, osmotic energy generation, and scalable energy storage, it leverages unique material properties and confinement effects to address critical challenges in ...
Zhi Xu +8 more
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Molecular dynamics simulation of lateral ultrasonic excitation in atomic-scale friction
Materials Research Express, 2020 The normal and lateral (in the sliding direction) vibration can achieve ‘dynamic superlubricity’ at the atomic scale which has been studied and proved by other researchers.
Zining Wang +3 more
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Taxonomy for the assessment of the subjective experience of curly hair manageability
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 46, Issue 6, Page 1074-1087, December 2024.An instrument for assessing subjectively curly hair manageability was designed and validated. The instrument is based on a taxonomy of hair goals, haircare perceptions and preferred practices, and on the degree of hair curvature. It can support the design and testing of products for hair with high curvature as well as the development of applications ...
Gabriela Daniels, Maxi Heitmayer
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Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoflowers and Nanosheets: Nanotribology
Journal of Nanomaterials, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015 This paper reports the solvothermal synthesis of MoS2 nanoflowers and nanosheets. The nanoflowers have a mean diameter of about 100 nm and were obtained using thioacetamide (C2H5NS) as a sulfur source. The few layered nanosheets were obtained using thiourea (CH4N2S) as a sulfur source.
S. V. Prabhakar Vattikuti +2 more
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Manipulation of nanoparticles of different shapes inside a scanning electron microscope
Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2014 In this work polyhedron-like gold and sphere-like silver nanoparticles (NPs) were manipulated on an oxidized Si substrate to study the dependence of the static friction and the contact area on the particle geometry.
Boris Polyakov +7 more
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Lubricants, 2013 Interactions between surfaces are ubiquitous phenomena in living organisms. Nature has developed sophisticated strategies for lubricating these systems, increasing their efficiency and life span.
Javier Sotres, Thomas Arnebrant
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