Mechanics theory of materials with complex surfaces and its applications

The objective of this Research Group Linkage Program is to initiate further joint research that draws on the combined expertise in mechanics, surface science, and nanomaterials. The research team led by Prof. Jörg Weissmüller of Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) in the fields of nano-materials and interface science has won the worldwide recognition, and their research on functional nanoporous metals is one of the world leading. Meanwhile, the research team led by Prof. Huiling Duan of Peking University (PKU) has extensive experiences of both theoretical analysis and multiscale simulations in the fields of mesomechanics, micro/ nano- mechanics and surface science. Furthermore, there have been several years of cooperation between the two groups. The proposal builds on an established cooperation by the partners, and on expertise in experiment (e.g., synthesis of nanoporous metals and experimental studies of surface mechanics) in the host group and on theory (e.g., micro/nano- scale heat and mass transfer theories, continuum mechanics) in the applicants group. In summary, this long-term international academic collaboration woule be more fruitful due to the good previous collaboration basis and research expertise of both sides. We expect that the obtained reserach results could represent a significant advance in the “mechanics theory of materials with complex surface and its applications”.

Publikationen

• Li, W.N.; Duan, H.L.; Albe, K.; Weissmüller, J.: Line stress of step edges at crystal surfaces Surface Science, 605: S. 947-957, 2011.
• Xue, Y.; Markmann, J.; Duan, H.; Weißmüller, J.; Huber, P.: Switchable imbibition in nanoporous gold Nat. Commun., 5, 2014.