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Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Determination of Residual Stresses by Nanoindentation; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Theoretical Background; 1.3 Determination of Residual Stresses; References; Chapter 2: Nanomechanical Characterization of Carbon Films; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Factors Influencing Reliable and Comparable Hardness and Elastic Modulus Determination; 2.3 Deformation in Indentation Contact; 2.4 Nano-scratch Testing; 2.5 Impact and Fatigue Resistance of DLC Films Using Nano-impact Testing

2.6 Wear Resistance of Amorphous Carbon Films Using Nano-fretting Testing2.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Mechanical Evaluation of Nanocoatings under Extreme Environments for Application in Energy Systems; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Thermal Barrier Coatings; 3.3 Nanoindentation Evaluation of Coatings for Nuclear Power Generation Applications; 3.4 Conclusions and Outlook; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Evaluation of the Nanotribological Properties of Thin Films; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Evaluation Methods of Nanotribology; 4.3 Nanotribology Evaluation Methods and Examples

4.4 ConclusionsReferences; Chapter 5: Nanoindentation on Tribological Coatings; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Relevant Properties on Coatings for Tribological Applications; 5.3 How can Nanoindentation Help Researchers to Characterize Coatings?; References; Chapter 6: Nanoindentation of Macro-porous Materials for Elastic Modulus and Hardness Determination; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Nanoindentation of Macro-porous Bulk Ceramics; 6.3 Nanoindentation of Bone Materials; 6.4 Nanoindentation of Macro-porous Films; 6.5 Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgements; References

Chapter 7: Nanoindentation Applied to DC Plasma Nitrided Parts7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Basic Aspects of DC Plasma Nitrided Parts; 7.3 Basic Aspects of Nanoindentation in Nitrided Surfaces; 7.4 Examples of Nanoindentation Applied to DC Plasma Nitrided Parts; 7.5 Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 8: Nanomechanical Properties of Defective Surfaces; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Dislocation Nucleation; 8.3 Surface Steps; 8.4 Subsurface Defects; 8.5 Rough Surfaces; 8.6 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References

Chapter 9: Viscoelastic and Tribological Behavior of Al2O3 Reinforced Toughened Epoxy Hybrid Nanocomposites9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Experimental; 9.3 Conclusion; References; Chapter 10: Nanoindentation of Hybrid Foams; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Sample Material and Preparation; 10.3 Nanoindentation Experiments; 10.4 Conclusions and Outlook; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 11: AFM-based Nanoindentation of Cellulosic Fibers; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Experimental; 11.3 Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Fibers; 11.4 Conclusions and Outlook; Acknowledgments; References

Research in the area of nanoindentation has gained significant momentum in recent years, but there are very few books currently available which can educate researchers on the application aspects of this technique in various areas of materials science. Applied Nanoindentation in Advanced Materials addresses this need and is a comprehensive, self-contained reference covering applied aspects of nanoindentation in advanced materials. With contributions from leading researchers in the field, this book is divided into three parts. Part one covers innovations and analysis, and parts two and three examine the application and evaluation of soft and ceramic-like materials respectively. Key features: -A one stop solution for scholars and researchers to learn applied aspects of nanoindentation -Contains contributions from leading researchers in the field -Includes the analysis of key properties that can be studied using the nanoindentation technique -Covers recent innovations -Includes worked examples Applied Nanoindentation in Advanced Materials is an ideal reference for researchers and practitioners working in the areas of nanotechnology and nanomechanics, and is also a useful source of information for graduate students in mechanical and materials engineering, and chemistry. This book also contains a wealth of information for scientists and engineers interested in mathematical modelling and simulations related to nanoindentation testing and analysis.