Biological Micro- and Nanotribology Nature’s Solutions
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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2001, 2001
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2001 |
| Series: | NanoScience and Technology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
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