Nanomechanics and Nanotribology Laboratory

This state-of-the-art facility is apt at Nanomechanics- and Nanotribology Characterization of:
Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Reinforced Composites
Biomaterials
Thin Films and Coatings
Bulk Metallic Glasses

Property Evaluation:

a) Nanoscale Mechanical Properties

  • Elastic Modulus
  • Hardness
  • Fracture Toughness
  • Fatigue Properties

b) Nanoscale Tribology

  • Coefficient of Friction
  • Lateral Force

c) Nano DMA and Modulus Mapping

  • Nanomechanical Dynamic Modulus Mapping
  • Viscoelastic Property Distribution with Different Phases
Hysitron® TI 900 Triboindenter
In-situ Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM) Imaging
Nano DMA
Modulus mapping module
Scanning Probe Image Processor (SPIP) software
Tips: Berkovich 100 nm, Berkovich 40 nm,  Conospherical and Fluid   Cell