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From Classical to
Molecular TRIBOLOGY Contact Forces
- Van der Waals
- Capillary Forces
Contact Mechanics
- Fully Elastic Contact Model (Hertz Theory)
- Elastic-Adhesive Contact Model (JKR)
Tribology Basics
- Amontons Laws, Reynolds Lubrication, Adhesive Model
Molecular Motion, Energetics and Time Temperature
Superposition
Eyring Model, Intrinsic Friction Analysis
Molecular Tribology
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Table 1: Short Range Interaction Forces
significant in the range of a few to hundreds of
1.(CH4)
(i) dipole-dipole force(ii) dipole-induced dipole force(iii)
dispersion forces(charge fluctuation)
Van der Waals
7 (HF)a strong type of directional dipole-dipole
interactionHydrogen Bond
4.3 2.9 3.1
26 (Na)96 (Fe)210 (W)
free valency electron sea interaction(sometimes also partially
covalent (e.g., Fe and W)
Metallic bond
N/A170 (Diamond)283 (SiC)Electrostatic force(wave function
overlap)Covalent bond
2.8 2.0
180 (NaCl)240 (LiF)Coulombic forceIonic bond
DistanceEnergy (kcal/mol)Type of ForceNature of Bond
Interaction Potentials
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Interactions and Surface Forces Van der Waals Interaction (Point
Particles)
dipole-dipole or induced-dipole interaction
( ) 6222
21
43)(
Trkuurw
Bo=
Keesom Interaction(rotating dipole interaction)
( ) 622
443)(
rh
rwo
o
=
London Interaction(QED fluctuation)
r
( ) 622
4)(
r
urw
o
o
=
Debye Interaction(induced dipole interaction)
r r
Dipole Dipole Interactions Potential: 1/r6 Potential
6rC)r(w vdwVDW =
w(r
)
Short range VdW 1/r6
attractive (they can also be repulsive)
Long range Electrostatic 1/r
Interactions (sketch)
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Cl H+ -
Polar Molecule:Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)
l = 0.127 nm
Permanent Dipole Moment:
u = q l
Induced Dipole Moment:
uind = E
uHCl = 1.08 D(ebye)
1.08HCl
1.85Polar: H2O
0.00Non-polar: CO2
Dipole Moment (D)Chemical
Interactions and Surface Forces Dipole Moment and
Polarizability
--
l
+ -+ -
electronic polarizability [C2m2/J]
+/- q charge
1 D = 3.3310-30 C m CO2 = 3.110-40 C2m2/J
Non-Polar Molecule:Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
CO2-E
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Interactions and Surface Forces Semi-empirical Potential:
Lennard Jones (LJ)
6-12 Potential
=+=
612
126 4 rrrC
rC)r( repvdw
r
()
0
r()
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Characteristic Parameters collision paramter energy of
interaction
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Van der Waals InteractionInteractions between 2D and 3D Objects
6r
C)r(w vdwVDW = ( ) DARDW
6
=
R
D
( )DARDW
6
=
Interaction Potential (W)
Two Atoms
Atom-Surface
Sphere-Sphere
Plane-Sphere
Two Cylinders
Two Crossed Cylinders
Plane-Plane
Two Parallel Chain Molecules
Poin
t Int
erac
tion
Bod
y In
tera
ctio
n
Geometry of Interaction
6rC
36DC
)(6 2121
RRRR
DA
+
DAR
6
21
21
2123 )(212
+ RRRR
DAL
DRRA
621
212 DA
5283
rCL
per unit area
Interaction Potential (W)
Two Atoms
Geometry of Interaction
6rC
A = 2 12CHamaker Constant
. molecular number density
w(r
)
Short range VdW 1/r6
attractive (they can also be repulsive)
Long range VdW 1/D
Point Interaction
Integral Interaction
w(r
)
Short range VdW 1/r6
attractive (they can also be repulsive)
Long range VdW 1/D
w(r
)
Short range VdW 1/r6
attractive (they can also be repulsive)
Long range VdW 1/D
Point Interaction
Integral Interaction
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1.3592.1PTFE1.67Mica
1.453.78Silicon Oxide (SiOx)3.4512Silicon (Si)
n (refractive index) (dielectric constant)Solid Material
1.4262.03Cyclohexane
n (refractive index) (dielectric constant)
Fluid Environment
( )( )( ) ( ) ( ) ( ){ }2322232123222321
23
22
23
21
32
32
31
31
283
43
nnnnnnnnnnnnhkTA e
+++++
+
+
+
( )DARDW
6
=Van der Waals Interaction Parameter expressed by Field
Properties Lifshitz Equation
Lifshitz Eq.
absorption frequency e (e.g., for H2O: e = 3 x 1015 Hz)
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Surface Energy
Lifshiz Theory
A/24 Do2
(10 -20) {Do=0.165nm} (20oC)
Liquid helium 0.057 0.28 0.12 - 0.35(at 4-1.6K)
Water 3.7 18 73
Acetone 4.1 20.0 23.7Benzene 5.0 24.4 28.8CCl4 5.5 26.8 29.7H2o2
5.4 26 76Formamide 6.1 30 58
Methanol 3.6 18 23Ethanol 4.2 20.5 22.8Glycerol 6.7 33 63Glycol
5.6 28 48
n- Pentane 3.75 18.3 16.1n -Hexadecane 5.2 25.3 27.5n -Octane
4.5 21.9 21.6n -Dodecane 5.0 24.4 25.4Cyclohexane 5.2 25.3 25.5
PTFE 3.8 18.5 18.3Polystyrene 6.6 32.1 33Polyvinyl chloride 7.8
38.0 39
Material A
Surface Energy, (mJ/m2)
Experimental*
Surface energies based on Lifshitz theory and experimental
values.(Source: intermolecular & Surface Forces, J.
Israelachvili, Academic Press)
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Adhesion and Surface EnergyThe energy of adhesion (or just
adhesion), W", i.e., the energy per unit area necessary to separate
two bodies (1 and 2)
12 interfacial energy 1/2 surface energy of surface 1 and 2
21211212 22 +== ;W ''
1221
( ) ( )212 o
o
DA
DWDWW
=
==
Do ~ 0.165 nm 212 24 oDA
=
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Capillary ForcesCapillary forces are meniscus forces due to
third media condensation.
=
s
LK
pplogRT
Vr
cosRF dRmax 4=>>
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Capillary Forces
[N]AR.D
RAFFo
stvtotal ==18
2 105124
+= cosDARF water
ototal 424 2
RH < 35%
RH > 40 %
Capillary will dominate
VdW only
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Contact Mechanics
Contact Mechanical Models1: Hertz: fully elastic model, JKR:
fully elastic model considering adhesion in the contact zone,
Bradley: purely Van der Waals model with rigid spheres, DMT: fully
elastic, adhesive andVan der Waals model.
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Contact Mechanics
Fully Elastic Hertz Model
31
43
= *E
LRa
32
*2
43
==
ELRaA
=
232
321
aa
Ra o 0== Lo aa
Hertz contact radius:
Hertz area of contact:
Mutual approach: with
Hertz pressure:
1
2
22
1
21 11
+
=
EEE*
Youngs Modulus1
21
11
+=
RRR
Combined Radius of Curvature
L Load
( ) 3123
2
26
23
23
=
=
RELp
aLp
*
mmax
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( )
+++= 23 363
43 RRLRLERa *
Contact Mechanics
Elastic-Adhesive JKR Model
JKR contact radius:
surface tension
== *JKRadh RLL 23
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A system in which only the sample material is compliant
Approach: At "A" two surfaces during approach deform suddenly
towards each other and form an adhesive interfacial junction at
"B".Retraction: At "C" the adhesive junction is suddenly lost and
the force jumps from the upper branch to the lower LJ branch.
The area described by (ABCD) corresponds to the energy
dissipated during the approach-retraction cycle.
We assumed an infinitely stiff holding system.
LJ Adhesive Branch (out of contact)
Elastic Contact JKR Branch
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A system in which the sample and the probe (cantilever) is
compliant
A
B C
D
LJ Adhesive Branch (out of contact)
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TribologyThe science of Tribology (Greek tribos: rubbing)
concentrates on Contact Mechanics of Moving Interfaces that
generally involve energy dissipation
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Tribology
Prehistoric to Ancient Times~ 7000 B.C. Northern Norway Skier in
rock carving
1880 B.C. Egypt Transport of Eqyptiancolossus on the tomb of
Tehuti-Hetep. El-Bersheh.
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Tribology
Dry and Wearless Friction
Leonardo da Vinci
1. The force of friction is directly proportional to the applied
load. (Amontons 1st Law)
2. The force of friction is independent of the apparent area of
contact. (Amontons 2nd Law)
3. Kinetic friction is independent of the sliding velocity.
(Coulomb's Law)
The classical Laws of unlubricated Friction
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Tribology
Dry and Wearless Friction
x
F Fstat
Fstat(x)= kc x Fpull v = 0
L
Fpull
- Fpull xo x1
Fstat Static Friction
0
Fkin Kinetic Friction
Fkin
Fkin Fpull
L
v = const
Def.: Friction Coefficient
LFkin
=
L Load (normal force)
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Desanguliers (1734) proposed Adhesion Idea
Eulers (18th century) Asperity Interlocking Model
Hardys (1922) Theory of Boundary Lubrication
Bowden and Tabors (~1950) Plastic Adhesive Model
Mode Coupling Entropic Model (Overney, Silss, Knorr ~2004)
Tribology Dry Friction
Friction Theoretical Models
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Eulers (18th century) Asperity Interlocking Model
Tribology Dry Friction
Friction Theoretical Models
NanometerBoundary Regime(ultra thin film regime)
Even Liquids behavesolid-like
Hardys (1922) Theory of Boundary Lubrication
= F/A= G (stress strain relationship)v
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Tribology Dry Friction
Friction Theoretical Models Bowden and Tabors (~1950) Plastic
Adhesive Model
(i) Real Contact Area defies Amontons second law, i.e., friction
is dependent on contact area
Spherical Real Contact
Apparent contact
real contact area
Y.pApA
LF crit
crit,m
crit
rcrit,m
rcritkin 82
===
(ii) Contact Zones (Asperities) are plastically deformed
Y material specificplastic yield stress
Contact radius a determined from Contact Mechanics
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vx
y
vo
0
no-slip condition
Tribology
Lubrication Reynolds HL(stress strain rate relationship)
Newtons law of viscosity
yx xdvdy
=
viscosity
Fx, vo
x
y
0
A
yx= = Fx/A
Reynolds Lubrication Assumption for Hydrodynamic Lubrication
(HL):
1. The height of the fluid film y is very small compared to the
dimensions of the contact area, the pressure is constant across the
fluid film,
2. the flow is laminar, i.e., no turbulence occur,3. the inertia
of the fluid is small compared to the viscous shear (examples
of
inertia forces are fluid gravity and acceleration of the
fluid),4. no external forces act on the film.
Fx Drag Force
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( ) ( ) ( )
x
h px z
h pz
U Uh
xh
xU U V
3 3
1 2 1 26 6 12
+
= + + +
Reynolds Equation of Lubrication
Tribology
Lubrication Reynolds HL
DF vSimplified for parallel plates at close distance D:
V is directly correlated to DGumbel Number NG = P-1
Friction or Drag Force
Hydrodynamic Regime
D
D
D
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Tribology
Molecular Atomistic Phenomena
Fluid behavior
StartupPhase
Steady ShearPhase stop
D;t
ADexp oo
v
=
Debye Relaxation
Stick-slip PhenomenaObserved for Ultrathin LiquidsIsraelachvili
J.
solid liquid
Model concept: Solid-liquid phase transition
Observed for Molecularly Smooth Surfaces E
x)t(
x)t,x(Ex Mx M =
++
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Prandtl - Tomlinson Model (1920)
Tribology Dry Friction
Molecular Stick-Slip
SFM/AFMon bilayerLipid Film
Fave=24 nN
Fave=32 nN
Experimental Verification (1994 Overney)
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Eyring Model: Kinetic Jump ModelFriction depends
logarithmically
on velocityContrary to Newtons Law (linear)
(for liquids)Contrary to Coulombs Law (constant)
(for solids)
Tribology
Rate Dependence of Friction
+= PQE
P
Q
P
Q
P
Q
E po +=To = '
vln'' += o
Polystyrene
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Tribology Intrinsic Friction Analysis (IFA)
Superposition of Friction Rate Isotherms
ln(aT) shift
arb. chosen reference line (temperature)
resulting MASTER CURVE
Ea2
1
2
1
T
T
T
TTa
=
Time-Temperature Equivalence
t
log G
log t
log aT2
GT1 GT2
t
log G
log t
log aT2
GT1 GT2
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Tribology Intrinsic Friction Analysis (IFA)
Friction: Relaxation vs. Probing Rate
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
1 5 9 13ln( aT * v [nm/s] )
F +
F(
T)
[nN
]
377 K380 K384 K388 K392 K395 K398 K403 K -5
-4-3-2-101234
2.45 2.50 2.55 2.60 2.65 2.70
1000 / T (K)
ln( a
T )
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
The bell shape of F(v)|T originates from the interplay of two
dominating time scales (Deborah Number):
e extrinsic experimental time
m material intrinsic time
m
eDe
=
-Segmental Motion
Phenyl Rotation
although distinctively different origin for dissipation, the
qualitative difference (log vs. bell-shaped) is not reflecting a
fundamental difference
Rubber Melt
Glass
Tg
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Tribology Intrinsic Friction Analysis (IFA)
Superposition of Friction Rate Isothermspoly(tert-butyl
acrylate) (PtBA)
R
R
H
Cooperative Motion
zero
high for backbones
Backbonerelaxation
E1
E2
Side chainrelaxationEnergetics
'*
STFF
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Tribology Intrinsic Friction Analysis (IFA)
Mode CouplingSlider couples with thermally active modes
controlled externally with
Pressure and Temperature
E.g., Pressure addressed Mode Coupling
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
Side ChainRelaxationSide ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
Side ChainRelaxationSide ChainRelaxation
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxationBackboneRelaxation
Polystyrene
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Tribology Intrinsic Friction Analysis (IFA)
Mode CouplingSlider couples with thermally active modes
controlled externally with
Pressure and Temperature
E.g., Pressure addressed Mode Coupling
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
Side ChainRelaxationSide ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
Side ChainRelaxationSide ChainRelaxation
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
Side ChainRelaxation
Ea = 7 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxation
Ea = 88 kcal / mol
BackboneRelaxationBackboneRelaxation
Polystyrene
Coupling with Thermally Active ModesCoupling with Thermally
Active Modes
Thermally active modes(rotational , translational,
vibrational)
Slider 1D motion couples with thermally available mode(s) in
sample
Entropy Reduction a Energy Dissipative Process Heat generation
follows (coupling of rotational with vibrational modes)
TOP View
SIDE View
Slider Tip
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Millipede (NEMS) Project a Tribological Challenge
Shear Force Analysis with Hot Tip of Adhesive Forces in
Nanocomposites
Flux and Transition Analysis using Friction Forces
Related Topics
Ren Overney / UW Molecular Tribology NME 498A / A 2010
Discussed contact forces, in particular adhesion forces and
capillary forces.
Introduced contact mechanics, which considers the deformation
aspect of contact. Limited discussion to elastic contact.
Addressed dry and lubricated friction in classical
phenomenological terms.
Introduced the Eyring activation model a first step towards a
molecular description of friction dissipation.
Discussed Molecular stick-slip phenomena and logarithmic
friction-velocity behavior directed.
Considered molecular modes of rotation and translation that
couple to the sliding motion and extract energy from it.
We concluded that frictional heating is a consequence of a two
step process:
(i) slider coupling with intrinsic modes, which leads to
entropic cooling (alignment) of molecular modes, which gives rise
to energy dissipation,
(ii) followed by mode coupling of the entropically cooled modes
with modes of vibrations.
Summary
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BIT INDENTATIONS30-50 nm
CANTILEVERED READ / WRITE
PROBEQ
SUBSTRATE
POLYMER FILM
20-50 nm
Data storage via small indents in thin polymer films
Thermomechanical Data Storage (TDS)Thermomechanical Data Storage
(TDS)
1 Vettiger, et al., IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 1
(2002)
Density well beyond the superparamagnetic limit. (Tb/in2 vs 100
Gb/in2)1
Data rates comparable to todays magnetic devices. (Mb/s)1
A 2D Array of probes is operated in a parallel /
multiplexed manner.
Indentation:
NanoScience & Information StorageNanoScience &
Information Storage
Millipede Storage Concept
2 mm 200 m 20 m 2 m
A 2D ARRAY OF LOCAL PROBES IS OPERATED IN A PARALLEL / MULTIPLEX
FASHION.
Cantilever Array: (7 14 mm2)
32 32 (1024) Cantilevers
Vettiger, et al., IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 1
(2002)
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Thermomechanical Data Storage (Millipede)Thermomechanical Data
Storage (Millipede)
Modulus and Tg profiles coincide.
0
10
20
30
40
0 50 100 150 200 250
Film Thickness, (nm)
Rel
ativ
e M
odul
us1.00
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
1.05
1.06
Rel
ativ
e T
g
Modulus (Si substrate)Modulus (PS-BCB)Tg
MAX ~ 60 nm
Modulus vs. Film ThicknessEffective modulus profile compared to
glass transition profile.(normalized with corresponding value
at =150 nm)
Eeff = pm / tan
CANTILEVERED READ /
WRITE PROBE
Q
SUBSTRATE
POLYMER FILM
20-50 nm
15 nm
250 nm
z
d
DRDi
0
Glass Transition and Device Performance:
-200 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600-6.0
-5.5
-5.0
-4.5
-4.0
-3.5
-3.0
-2.5
-2.0
Late
ral D
ispl
acem
ent (
nA)
Distance (nm)
TEMP
Adhesion Analysis of Silicon Adhesion Analysis of Silicon PTMSP
NanocompositesPTMSP Nanocomposites
Fmax
Laser T
B
RL
Fmax
Laser T
B
RL
adhesive interaction energy per unit area PTMSP 180 mJ/m2
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Water Transport in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM)
Working principle illustrated on N2 diffusive flux through a
Ceramic Zeolite Membrane, measured in-situ with surface
morphology.
Local Flux Measurements Relaxations in PEMA: poor water
transportA/B: polymer re-
organizationpromoteswater transport
B: evaporationB/C: Tg=116 oC
1 m
Water Transport Through Nafion (PEM)
J.H. Wei et al., J. Membr. Sci. 279 (2006) 60)
Membrane 1 (M1)
0.0001 0.0002 0.0003 0.0004 0.0005
0.015
0.020
0.025
0.030
0.035
0.040
0.045
0.050
0.055
Forc
e-Pr
essu
re G
radi
ent (
nN/k
Pa)
Permeation Flux (mol*s-1*m-2*kPa-1)Fric
tion
/ N2
Pre
ssur
e
Permeation Flux
M1
M3
M2Fluid:Humidified N2(90% RH)