Biological micro- and nanotribology : nature's solutions /

Biological micro- and nanotribology : nature's solutions / Matthias Scherge, Stanislav S. Gorb.

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Many of the major challenges facing today's engineering science are related to miniaturization. In this field, vital progress can be made by studying Nature's solutions: Insects and other living creatures have solved many of the same problems during their evolution. Biological micro- and n...

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Main Authors: Scherge, Matthias, 1962- (Author), Gorb, Stanislav S. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin : Springer, 2001.
Series:Nanoscience and technology.
Subjects:
Tribology.
Nanotechnology.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Physical Principles of Micro- and Nanotribology
  • Biological Frictional and Adhesive Systems
  • Frictional Devices of Insects
  • Microscale Test Equipment
  • Nanoscale Probe Techniques
  • Microscopy Techniques
  • Samples, Sample Preparation and Tester Setup
  • Case Study I: Indentation and Adhesion
  • Case Study II: Friction
  • Case Study III: Material Properties
  • Outlook
  • Appendix.

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