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