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SURFACE CHEMISTRY AND TRIBOLOGY OF MEMS

SURFACE CHEMISTRY AND TRIBOLOGY OF MEMS ▪ Abstract The microscopic length scale and high surface-to-volume ratio, characteristic of microelectro-mechanical systems (MEMS), dictate that surface properties are of paramount importance. This review deals with the effects of surface chemical treatments on tribological properties (adhesion, friction, and wear) of MEMS devices. After a brief review of materials and processes that are utilized in MEMS technology, the relevant tribological and chemical issues are discussed. Various MEMS microinstruments are discussed, which are commonly employed to perform adhesion, friction, and wear measurements. The effects of different surface treatments on the reported tribological properties are discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Annual Review of Physical Chemistry Annual Reviews

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Annual Reviews
Copyright
Copyright © 2004 by Annual Reviews. All rights reserved
ISSN
0066-426X
eISSN
1545-1593
DOI
10.1146/annurev.physchem.55.091602.094445
pmid
15117246
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Abstract

▪ Abstract The microscopic length scale and high surface-to-volume ratio, characteristic of microelectro-mechanical systems (MEMS), dictate that surface properties are of paramount importance. This review deals with the effects of surface chemical treatments on tribological properties (adhesion, friction, and wear) of MEMS devices. After a brief review of materials and processes that are utilized in MEMS technology, the relevant tribological and chemical issues are discussed. Various MEMS microinstruments are discussed, which are commonly employed to perform adhesion, friction, and wear measurements. The effects of different surface treatments on the reported tribological properties are discussed.

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Annual Review of Physical ChemistryAnnual Reviews

Published: Jun 1, 2004

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