Generation and Characterization of Microscopic Surface Structures in Wearing Systems

The work program includes the continuing development and the application of the prototypical microstruc-tures generated so far. We plan both the further high-precision structuring of the micro-platforms and the manufacturing of new intrinsic asperity structures via mask technologies and sputtering as well. Those struc-tures are used to study tribo-induced modifications of the surface morphology and their impact on the tribo-logical properties vice versa. Particularly phase transformation processes and tribo-film generation will be of interest. Finally it is intended to demonstrate how this can be used to control friction and wear in macro-scopic friction systems.