Nanotribology

Nanotribology is a branch of tribology that studies friction, wear, adhesion, and lubrication at the nanoscale, where atomic interactions and quantum effects are significant. Characterizing and modifying surfaces for scientific and technological purposes is the aim of this subject. Friction can be reduced or enhanced more strongly than macroscopic lubrication and adhesion by changing the topology of surfaces at the nanoscale; this is referred as superlubrication and superadhesion. Friction and wear problems in micro- and nanomechanical systems, which are crucial due to the extremely high surface volume ratio, can be solved by coating moving parts with super lubricant coatings. Nanotribological approaches, on the other hand, offer a way to solve adhesion issues.

Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)

 Atomic-Force Microscope (AFM)

 Surface Forces Apparatus, (SFA)

Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM)

Market Analysis: The global high-performance tribology market is expected to reach an estimated $446.2 million by 2024 with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2019 to 2024.