Microscopic Modeling of Tribochemical Processes Vapor-Phase Lubrication and Nanotribology in MEMS

Abstract

Research activities supported by this grant focused on the following main topics: 1. Investigations of fluid flow through nanometer scale nozzles (nanojets), aiming at the development of miniaturized injectors in NEMS (Nano Electro Mechanical Systems). 2. Studies of the effects of surface roughness on the properties of confined fluids, pertaining to tribological and lubrication processes in nano-scale junctions. 3. Development of large-scale computer-based molecular dynamics simulation aimed at investigations of the effect of fluids (particularly water) on adhesive interactions in NEMS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA418088

Entities

People

  • Uzi Landman

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Computer Programs
  • Equations
  • Films
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Flow
  • Friction
  • Lubricants
  • Lubrication
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Phase
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Surface Roughness
  • Thin Films
  • Vapor Phases

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).