@article{7cce359ff1a64e10b9e2f747622278a3,
title = "Advice on acquiring NSF funding in nanomechanics and surface engineering",
abstract = "Over the past three decades, new tools and techniques have been developed to image, synthesize, and manipulate nanoscale objects. Advanced materials synthesis and manufacturing techniques provide the technology not only to make nanoscale materials but to incorporate them into functional systems. Since the surface-to-volume ratio of a given object scales as the reciprocal of its size, surface and interfacial effects become dominant in these nanoscale systems. This paper will discuss U.S. National Science Foundation nanoscale funding initiatives that center on surface or interfacial effects.",
author = "Chung, {Yip Wah} and Ken Chong",
note = "Funding Information: Following are examples of nanoscale surface and interfacial effects projects funded by the National Science Foundation Civil and Mechanical Systems Division. • Thermomechanical instabilities and shape-memory materials • Understanding cellular and molecular mechanics with nano-/micro-technology • Piezo-and ferro-electricity of one-dimensional nanomaterials • Mechanical properties of living cells • Development of new bio-inspired nanocomposites • Surface engineering of metallic implants for improved durability • Investigation, design, and lubrication of head-disk interface at ultralow flying heights • Lubrication of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) • Fracture and decohesion problems in micro-and nano-patterned devices • Wear investigation of compliant microbearing systems (as in MEMS systems-based microturbine, micropump, and microactuator components) • Carbon nanotube-reinforced metal nanocomposites and self-adaptive surfaces for improved friction and wear properties • Tribological coatings produced by highly ionized pulsed magnetron sputtering",
year = "2004",
month = oct,
doi = "10.1007/s11837-004-0288-y",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "56",
pages = "36--37",
journal = "JOM",
issn = "1047-4838",
publisher = "Minerals, Metals and Materials Society",
number = "10",
}