Nanomaterials and Tribology

Composed of two labs: the Tribology Lab and the Lab for Synthesis and Investigation of Nanomaterials; The Tribology Lab investigates interacting surfaces in relative motion and their associated design, friction, wear, and lubrication, considering the physics, chemistry, mechanics and materials of the interaction. It is involved in many national and international R&D activities. The Lab for Synthesis and Investigation of Nanomaterials deals with synthesizing the nanomaterials by solid-gas and high temperature processes. These nano-powders could be used, for example, to reinforce polymers for UMV (Unmanned Vehicles) or in artificial human joints as well as for mechanical defects.