Small Scale Deformation using Advanced Nanoindentation Techniques, Volume II

Dear Colleagues,

Small-scale mechanical deformations have gained a significant interest over the past few decades, driven by the advances in integrated circuits and microelectromechanical systems. One of the most powerful and versatile characterization methods is the nanoindentation technique. The capabilities of these depth-sensing instruments have been improved considerably. They can perform experiments in vacuum and at high temperatures, such as in situ SEM and TEM nanoindenters. This allows researchers to visualize mechanical deformation and dislocation motion in real time. The time-dependent behavior of soft materials has also been studied in recent research works. This Special Issue on “Small Scale Deformation using Advanced Nanoindentation Techniques“ will provide a forum for researchers from the academic and industrial communities to present advances in the field of small-scale contact mechanics. Materials of interest include metals, glass, and ceramics. Manuscripts related to deformations of biomaterials and biological-related specimens are also welcome. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• Small-scale facture;
• Nanoscale plasticity and creep;
• Size-dependent deformation phenomena;
• Deformation of biological cells;
• Mechanical properties of cellular and sub-cellular components;
• Novel mechanical properties characterization techniques;
• New modeling methods;
• Environmentally-controlled nanoindentation;
• In situ SEM and TEM indentation.

Prof. Dr. Ting Tsui
Prof. Dr. Alex A. Volinsky
Guest Editors

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