Phase and charging behaviour of complex 2D materials from first principles
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Faculty of Engineering & the Environment
Abstract
The project core objective is to relate macroscopic and nanoscale friction and wear of novel self-adaptive solid lubricant coatings. The results will be supported by testing of frictional properties of low-dimensional n(2D) sheets both prepared by chemical vapour deposition or directly collected from the worn surfaces. The ultimate aim is to tribological design of a new class of solid lubricants.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Andrea Silva (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509747/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2021 | |||
| 1948485 | Studentship | EP/N509747/1 | 01/10/2017 | 30/09/2020 | Andrea Silva |
| Description | We build and teste a protocol to study how metals ions mix in 2D materials used for solid lubrication. We are building a roadmap based on computer simulation that would help experimentalists to choose how different materials would mix in real-case situation to form new compounds. |
| Exploitation Route | Experimentalist can synthesise new materials based on our theoretical findings. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Energy |
| Description | Exploring the stability of twisted van der Waals heterostructures |
| Organisation | Czech Technical University in Prague |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I came up with the original idea and help developed the whole protocol, data analysis and paper writing. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Knowledge about software to run simulations, help develop the protocol and paper writing. |
| Impact | Paper under consideration, preprint available. |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | DPG 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | 10 min talk at the conference: https://www.dpg-verhandlungen.de/year/2018/conference/berlin/part/cpp/session/8/contribution/10 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | ITC Sendai 2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Poster presentation at International Tribology Conference in Sendai, Japan 2019 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |