Typical nanomechanical applications include measuring elastic modulus, friction and adhesion. Viscoelastic materials, which include polymers and biological materials, have elastic properties that ...

The storage and loss modulus of tires has usually been measured using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis or DMA. This testing technique is able to accurately measure both properties, which help predict ...

Quantitative characterization of nanomechanical properties has invariably been a holy grail for atomic force microscopy. This article explains some of the industry’s earlier attempts made at ...