In-Situ SEM and TEM NanoTribology with Hysitron PicoIndenter
Learn about the applications of high-resolution in-situ tribology testing.
Learn from leading experts about in-situ nanomechanical and tribological characterization — including how to quantify friction, adhesion, wear, and more.
Webinar Summary
In this webinar:
- Dr. Sanjit Bhowmick introduces nanoTribological modules of PI 89 SEM and PI 95 TEM PicoIndenter and briefly highlights various examples of interesting applications.
- Prof. Min Zou presents an in-situ SEM tribology study of surfaces with 3D textures fabricated by additive manufacturing techniques.
- Prof. Tevis Jacobs showcases how TEM studies can deepen the understanding of deformation mechanisms at nanoscale sliding contacts.
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Additional Information
Why Seek to Understand Nanoscale Surface Changes
Tribological measurements benefit directly from in-situ techniques which shed light on deformation processes occurring at the sliding interface. In addition to enabling direct observation of wear evolution, in-situ tribology can also be used for studies of friction, tribochemical reactions, interfacial adhesion, abrasion resistance, and nanoparticle rolling.
Applications of in-situ tribology testing can include quantifying (among others):
- Scratch resistance, coefficient of friction, interfacial shear strength and adhesion of films and coatings;
- Shear forces to pillars, solder bumps, beams, MEMS devices, and oriented crystalline materials;
- Particle-substrate Interaction, friction between a single micro- or nanoparticle and the supporting substrate.
How Hysitron Picoindenter Instruments Help
Despite being applicable across a wide range of sample types and industries, until recently, in-situ nanoscale mechanical testing has been limited to the application of purely normal forces. That is, quantitative nanoindentation, compression, bending, and tensile loading coupled with direct SEM observation are accomplished by varying the tip and sample geometry. Often, however, testing in more than one dimension is required to fully understand the performance of a material system, especially when dealing with the tribological properties of a material.
In support of engineers' and researchers' growing need for increased multi-directional functionality, the nanoTribology module for Bruker's Hysitron PI 95 TEM PicoIndenter and Hysitron PI 89 SEM PicoIndenter instruments enables high-resolution measurements with simultaneous normal and lateral force/displacement sensing.
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Speakers
Sanjit Bhowmick, Ph.D.,
Product Line Manager, Hysitron Microscopy Products, BrukerDr. Sanjit Bhowmick, Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, is the Product Line Manager of the NanoIndentation Division at Bruker, specializing in advanced nanomechanical characterization and in-situ microscopy techniques. He focuses on SEM/TEM based nanomechanical testing and the development of next generation instrumentation for materials research. Sanjit has authored or coauthored over 90 peer reviewed journal publications spanning nanomechanics, microscale deformation, and materials properties at extreme conditions, demonstrating broad impact in experimental materials science. His work bridges innovative measurement technologies with practical applications in research and industry, and he frequently presents at conferences and workshops to advance community understanding of small-scale material behavior.
Min Zou, Ph.D., Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas
Tevis Jacobs, Ph.D., Professor, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh