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Atomic force microscope (AFM) with possibility of quantitative analysis of mechanical properties of tribological surfaces and boundary films

Purpose of equipment
We have recently purchased a new atomic force microscope (AFM) MFP 3D Origin, Asylum Research, Oxford Instruments. One of the main advantages of the new AFM is quantitative evaluation of the mechanical and tribological properties of surfaces and boundary films, such as for instance elasticity, damping, stiffness, friction, energy dissipation, etc. These properties of the boundary films are essential for newer tribological studies and allow for the new development of green lubrication technologies that use new additives and form films that are usually weaker, therefore quantitative comparison between them is crucial.
Access of equipment
Responsible for equipment: PhD Mitjan Kalin
URL: Mikroskop na atomsko silo (atomic force microscope, AFM) z možnostjo kvantitativne analize mehanskih lastnosti inženirskih triboloških površin in mejnih filmov - Fakulteta za strojništvo (uni-lj.si)
Equipment is available in the Laboratory TINT for faculty staff and other laboratory partners. Reservation of the eqipment and a qualified member of the research group is mandatory at least one week in advance. Contact: mitjan.kalin@tint.fs.uni-lj.si
Research projects (2) Legend
no. Code Title Period Head No. of publicationsNo. of publications
1.  L2-4474  Nanoscale contact design of high-performance, energy-efficient, lightweight components for green mobility – CODE-GM  10/1/2022 - 9/30/2025  PhD Mitjan Kalin  1,860 
2.  L2-2618  Tribological surface design with advanced metal additive manufacturing - TriboADAM  9/1/2020 - 8/31/2023  PhD Mitjan Kalin  1,347 
ARIS research and infrastructure programmes (1) Legend
no. Code Title Period Head No. of publicationsNo. of publications
1.  P2-0231  TRIBOLOGY  1/1/2015 - 12/31/2021  PhD Mitjan Kalin  3,204 
Organisations (1)
no. Code Research organisation City Registration number No. of publicationsNo. of publications
1.  0782  University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering  Ljubljana  1627031  29,287 
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