Tribological properties of bio-mimetic nano-patterned polymeric surfaces on silicon wafer

E. S. Yoon, R. A. Singh, H. Kong, B. Kim, D. H. Kim, H. E. Jeong, K. Y. Suh

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Abstract

Nano-patterns made of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) were fabricated on silicon wafer using a capillarity-directed soft lithographic technique. Patterns with three different aspect ratios were investigated for their adhesion and friction properties at nano-scale and for friction at micro-scale. The patterned samples exhibited superior tribological properties, at both these scales when compared to those of flat PMMA thin films.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)31-37
Number of pages7
JournalTribology Letters
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • AFM
  • Adhesion
  • Friction
  • Lithography
  • Micro
  • Nano
  • Tribology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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