nCATS Group
Research themes
We use multiscale modelling and analytical and experimental techniques to develop a better understanding of tribological processes at the molecular, micro and nano scales.
Applications
Our research is used in:
- developing sensors and novel probes for tribological processes
- renewable energy systems
- manipulating complex microbial communities at interfaces linked to tribological issues of fouling
- understanding biotribological performance at the interface of artificial material and live tissue.
Themes
Our research covers these key themes:
- abrasion testing
- anti-fouling
- biomechanical
- chemical analysis
- coating assessment
- corrosion
- crystallographic assessment
- electrical property assessment
- electron microscopy
- erosion testing
- friction measurements
- hardness
- impact
- lubricated tribological testing
- nanoindentation
- nano-mechanical testing
- nano-tribological testing
- polymers and paints
- rolling (and rolling-sliding) testing
- sliding wear testing
- surface topography/morphology
- tribological testing
- wear loss measurements
- Young’s modulus measurements