Abstract
Molecular dynamics simulations have been performed to investigate the adhesional forces acting on solid surfaces due to confined hydrocarbon molecules. The pull-off forces of the n-hexane monolayer are found to be larger than those of iso-hexane. The branched methyl group of iso-hexane decreases the pull-off forces, since it decreases the stability at the equilibrium geometry.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4425-4426 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 7 B |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Adhesion
- Hydrocarbon
- Lubrication
- Molecular dynamics simulations
- Surface force
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)