Diploma and Master Thesis
Measurement of adhesion and friction force between a graphene platelet and various engineering surfaces
The use of several solid-lubricant nanomaterials as additives in lubricants present a promising new lubrication technology that combines the benefits of liquid lubrication with the physically based effect of nanoparticles. This technology would lead to a decrease in the toxic emissions and would eliminate the need for a tribochemical activation. In order to understand lubrication properties as well as effect of various nanoparticles on macro-tribological performance (friction and wear) of the investigated contacts, tribological properties on nano-scale, such as adhesion, friction force, mechanical properties, need to be understand in detail as well.
Within this work the main emphasis will be on the measurements of adhesion and friction force between a graphene platelet and various surfaces, such as various steel, DLC-coatings, ceramics, etc., on sub-nano scale. The measurements will be performed by atomic force microscope.
Contact person: Prof. PhD. Mitjan KalinWebpage of the laboratory: https://www.tint.fs.uni-lj.si/
