Objectif "There is no fundamental law that dictates the necessity of losing energy in a sliding contact. In spite of its apparent simplicity, we have a relatively poor understanding of the mechanisms that determine how energy is lost when two bodies are forced to slide over one another. The SciFri project will launch a research attack on friction that will not only deepen our fundamental insight into this important phenomenon but also involves the development of several strategies to significantly lower or ‘lose’ friction under practical circumstances."" We will address in detail how energy is really dissipated on the atomic scale when sliding objects slip over a single lattice spacing."" We will bring friction to a halt by employing two mechanisms that we have explored recently on the atomic scale: superlubricity and thermolubricity."" Scaling up the two friction-lowering effects to the macro-scale will be attempted by a combination of two completely novel approaches. One is the use of special coatings, namely single monolayers of graphene or hexagonal boron nitride. The other involves a specific nanopatterning of the contacting surfaces."" In our friction experiments and modeling we will cover the full range of length scales, from the atomic regime all the way to the practical scale of so-called MEMS devices. This will prove to be an essential element in the extrapolation of nanoscale behavior to friction on a practical level. We will further compare measurements in uncompromised (ultrahigh) vacuum with observations under controlled ambient conditions, in order to explore the role of the atmosphere." Champ scientifique engineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialstwo-dimensional nanostructuresgrapheneengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloidssocial scienceslaw Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-AG-PE4 - ERC Advanced Grant - Physical and Analytical Chemical sciences Appel à propositions ERC-2010-AdG_20100224 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant Institution d’accueil STICHTING NEDERLANDSE WETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK INSTITUTEN Contribution de l’UE € 1 174 194,80 Adresse WINTHONTLAAN 2 3526 KV Utrecht Pays-Bas Voir sur la carte Région West-Nederland Utrecht Utrecht Type d’activité Research Organisations Contact administratif Bart Van Leijen (Mr.) Chercheur principal Joost Wilhelmus Maria Frenken (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (2) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire STICHTING NEDERLANDSE WETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK INSTITUTEN Pays-Bas Contribution de l’UE € 1 174 194,80 Adresse WINTHONTLAAN 2 3526 KV Utrecht Voir sur la carte Région West-Nederland Utrecht Utrecht Type d’activité Research Organisations Contact administratif Bart Van Leijen (Mr.) Chercheur principal Joost Wilhelmus Maria Frenken (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSITEIT LEIDEN Pays-Bas Contribution de l’UE € 1 319 805,20 Adresse RAPENBURG 70 2311 EZ Leiden Voir sur la carte Région West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Agglomeratie Leiden en Bollenstreek Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Tonnis Brouwer Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
