Fabrication of biotextured nanocrystalline nickel films for the reduction and control of friction

Shafiei, M.; Alpas, A.T.

doi:10.1016/j.msec.2008.02.006

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“…General classification and examples for each type of texturing method [41]. Having the generation of multi-scale surface textures in mind, they can be fabricated in a multi-step [44][45][46][47][48][49] or single-step [50][51][52] process. Naturally, single-step processes are less time-consuming, easier to integrate into production lines, and therefore more efficient.…”

Section: Fabrication Strategies For Multi-scale Surface Texturesmentioning

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“…If performed correctly, however, this approach can lead to pronounced multi-scale textures with a homogenous distribution of both texture types over the surface, as can be seen in Figure 3. Additionally, multi-scale textures can be manufactured by replicating natural surfaces inhibiting a multi-scale surface topography like the lotus leaf [44][45][46]75]. Shafiei and Alpas mimicked the natural surface texture of lotus leaf and boa's skin using a cellulose acetate film.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Shafiei and Alpas mimicked the natural surface texture of lotus leaf and boa's skin using a cellulose acetate film. In a subsequent step, a nanocrystalline nickel layer is deposited onto this film to obtain the positive surface texture of the natural sample [45,46]. To add surface textures on another scale to the lotus leaf replicas, an additional Additionally, multi-scale textures can be manufactured by replicating natural surfaces inhibiting a multi-scale surface topography like the lotus leaf [44][45][46]75].…”

Section: Multi-step Processesmentioning

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Multi-Scale Surface Texturing in Tribology—Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

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Surface texturing has been frequently used for tribological purposes in the last three decades due to its great potential to reduce friction and wear. Although biological systems advocate the use of hierarchical, multi-scale surface textures, most of the published experimental and numerical works have mainly addressed effects induced by single-scale surface textures. Therefore, it can be assumed that the potential of multi-scale surface texturing to further optimize friction and wear is underexplored. The aim of this review article is to shed some light on the current knowledge in the field of multi-scale surface textures applied to tribological systems from an experimental and numerical point of view. Initially, fabrication techniques with their respective advantages and disadvantages regarding the ability to create multi-scale surface textures are summarized. Afterwards, the existing state-of-the-art regarding experimental work performed to explore the potential, as well as the underlying effects of multi-scale textures under dry and lubricated conditions, is presented. Subsequently, numerical approaches to predict the behavior of multi-scale surface texturing under lubricated conditions are elucidated. Finally, the existing knowledge and hypotheses about the underlying driven mechanisms responsible for the improved tribological performance of multi-scale textures are summarized, and future trends in this research direction are emphasized.

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Multi-Scale Surface Texturing in Tribology—Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

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“…The authors documented the asymmetric features of the skin ornamentation to which both authors attributed frictional anisotropy. Shafiei and Alpas [28,29] reported that snakeskin replicas provide anisotropic tribological properties that minimize frictional interaction. Such an effect, these authors argue, stems from the asymmetric shape of the protrusions at the ridges of the skin's scales.…”

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Reptilian Skin as a Biomimetic Analogue for the Design of Deterministic Tribosurfaces

Abdel-Aal

Mansori²

2011

Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering

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A major concern in designing tribo-systems is to minimize friction, save energy, and to reduce wear. Satisfying these requirements depends on the integrity of the rubbing surface and its suitability to sliding conditions. As such, designers currently focus on constructing surfaces that are an integral part of the function of the tribo-system. Inspirations for such constructs come from studying natural systems and from implementing natural design rules. One species that may serve as an analogue for design is the Ball python. This is because such a creature while depending on legless locomotion when sliding against various surfaces, many of which are deemed tribologically hostile, doesn't sustain much damage. Resistance to damage in this case originates from surface design features. As such, studying these features and how do they contribute to the control of friction and wear is very attractive for design purposes. In this work we apply a multi scale surface characterization approach to study surface design features of the Python regius that are beneficial to design high quality lubricating surfaces (such as those obtained through plateau honing). To this end, we studied topographical features by SEM and through White Light Interferrometery (WLI). We further probe the roughness of the surface on multi scale and as a function of location within the body. The results are used to draw a comparison to metrological features of commercial cylinder liners obtained by plateau honing.

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“…Shafiei and Alpas. demonstrated that bio-textured nickel films could reduce friction [20,21]. Therefore, enhancing surface properties against friction by fabricating surfaces that mimic biotextures will provide a promising technological trend in the future.…”

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Fabrication and tribological properties of superhydrophobic nickel films with positive and negative biomimetic microtextures

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Nickel (Ni) films with positive and negative textured surfaces of lotus and rice leaf patterns were fabricated through an inexpensive and effective method. The as-prepared Ni films were superhydrophobic and exhibited excellent tribological properties after chemical treatment. Experimental results indicated that the water contact angles (WCAs) on the surfaces of biomimetic textured Ni films (approximately 120°) were far greater than those on smooth films (65°). The biomimetic textured surfaces became superhydrophobic (WCA of approximately 150°) after perfluoropolyether (PFPE) treatment, which could be due to the combined effects of the special texture and the PFPE. The as-prepared biomimetic-textured Ni films modified with PFPE were improved with a low friction coefficient and excellent antiwear properties, which were due to the combination of the effective lubrication of PFPE and the special textures that served as a good lubricant and a debris reservoir. Moreover, the antiwear properties of the as-prepared Ni films with negative biomimetic microtextures modified with PFPE were much better than those of films with positive biomimetic microtextures modified with PFPE.

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Fabrication of biotextured nanocrystalline nickel films for the reduction and control of friction

Cited by 21 publications

References 14 publications

Multi-Scale Surface Texturing in Tribology—Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

Multi-Scale Surface Texturing in Tribology—Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

Reptilian Skin as a Biomimetic Analogue for the Design of Deterministic Tribosurfaces

Fabrication and tribological properties of superhydrophobic nickel films with positive and negative biomimetic microtextures

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