Dynamic nanoindentation by instrumented nanoindentation and force microscopy: a comparative review

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Mechanical Engineering

Background:

• Viscoelasticity is crucial for understanding material behavior across various scales.
• Advancements in nanoscale dynamic material mechanics are significant.
• Instrumented nanoindentation and atomic force microscopy are key enabling techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of fundamental principles in nanoindentation.
• To compare and contrast instrumented nanoindentation and atomic force microscopy.
• To discuss the application of these techniques for nanoscale viscoelastic characterization.

Main Methods:

• Review of fundamental principles of instrumented nanoindentation.
• Comparative analysis of atomic force microscopy and nanoindentation.
• Discussion of viscoelastic process characterization at the nanoscale.

Main Results:

• Nanoindentation and AFM are powerful tools for nanoscale material analysis.
• Each technique offers unique advantages for probing viscoelasticity.
• Understanding their principles is key to selecting the appropriate method.

Conclusions:

• Both instrumented nanoindentation and AFM are vital for nanoscale viscoelastic studies.
• The choice of technique depends on specific research questions and material properties.
• Further development in these methods will advance dynamic material mechanics.