Atomic-scale Processes in Tribology Elucidated by In Situ Approaches

摘要

We discuss the application of two in situ experimental methods to develop new physical insights into tribological processes. The first approach addresses contact and wear phenomena at the atomic scale by in situ sliding in a transmission electron microscope, and the second addresses the generation of tribofilms from anti-wear additives using atomic force microscopy while immersed in additive-infused oil.