University of Arkansas-Nano Mechanics and Tribology Laboratory
The NMTL is interested in the materials of technological relevance, which include: Semiconductor bulk and nanomaterials, especially quantum dots, wires, and films. Applications include nanolasers, solar cells, single-electron transistors, nanomechanical devices, and DNA-sequence labeling. AREAS OF FOCUSThe University of Arkansas-Nano Mechanics and Tribology Laboratory's current research projects are in the area of nano-surface-engineering for tribological and biomedical applications, with emphasis on fabrication and nanomechanical and tribological characterization. CURENT PROJECTS Among NMTL's current and on-going research projects are: • Nano-surface-engineering by Crystallization of Amorphous Silicon • Nano-surface-engineering by Spin Coating of Colloidal Nanoparticles • Nano-surface-engineering by Physical Vapor Deposition • Nano-surface-engineering for Bacteria Attachment • Nano-surface-engineering for Superhydrophobic Applications • Nano/Micro Tribology of Nano-engineered Surfaces • Nanomechanical Characterization of Nanostructures and Thin Films • Fabrication and Characterization of Biomaterials RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION FACILITIES The research group has access to various facilities on the University of Arkansas campus. The facilities related to our research from Nanomechanics and Tribology Laboratory, Arkansas Analytical Lab, High Density Electronics Center (HiDEC), and Mechanical Engineering Educational Lab are listed below:
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Related ContentHornyak, G. LouisDr. Hornyak's experience in nanoscience and technology R&D spans 17 years. Diverse areas of expertise include carbon nanotube synthesis & thermodynamics, nanometal composite materials fabrication, characterization & optical properties, template synthesis and gold-55 quantum dot cluster synthesis & optical characterization. Dr. Hornyak has over 30 published papers/ patents in the field.
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