Zero-load friction at nanowire-silicon interfaces

Mohan Manoharan, Md Amanul Haque

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Abstract

The dominance of adhesive forces at the nanoscale implies that significant friction forces can be generated at the interface even with no externally applied normal load. We have nanofabricated an adhesion-friction force sensor to characterize friction in zinc oxide nanowires on silicon substrates. Experimental results show static friction coefficients for zero externally applied normal load can be as high as 45. This behavior is observed to be strongly influenced by the ambient conditions and we propose that the presence of molecularly thin moisture layers is responsible for the observed pseudo-static friction. The findings of this study will provide valuable input to nanoseale interfacial systems such as nanowires and nanotube based sensors and nanocomposites.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2008 Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC 2008
Pages535-538
Number of pages4
StatePublished - Nov 23 2009
Event2008 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC 2008 - New York City, NY, United States
Duration: Aug 3 2008Aug 6 2008

Publication series

Name2008 Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC 2008
Volume4

Other

Other2008 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York City, NY
Period8/3/088/6/08

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Theory and Mathematics
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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