Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5352375 | Applied Surface Science | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
- Microscale friction coefficient maps of human hair substructures have been produced using a novel quantitative AFM technique using Amonton's Law of friction.
- Localised maps of friction coefficient and adhesion force have been compared with known chemical properties of the hair substructures.
- Friction coefficient maps, using an uncoated silicon nitride AFM tip, showed clear differences between substructure that could be related to known chemistry and/or surface roughness.
- Force of adhesion maps did not permit substructure distinction.
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Authors
James R. Smith, John Tsibouklis, Thomas G. Nevell, Steven Breakspear,