Posted on 10/02/2010

This paper gives an excellent review of the nanomechanical techniques available for the characterisation and optimisation of surface engineered materials. It covers the full range of techniques, from indentation to impact, scratch and wear to fretting. Alongside the basic theory and principles of operation, it offers case studies from a range of application areas including biomedical and automotive.

Reference

Improved nanomechanical test techniques for surface engineered materials, Beake et al.

Surface Engineering, Volume 26, Numbers 1-2, February 2010 , pp. 37-49(13)