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Linear Reciprocating Tribometer for In Situ Neutron Reflectometry of Soft Matter.

Kathryn E Shaffer¹, Brendan Louie Bagorio², Ahmed Al Kindi²

¹Materials Department, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA.

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We designed a new linear reciprocating tribometer for in situ neutron reflectometry. This instrument allows detailed study of soft materials

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Soft matter physics
Tribology
Neutron scattering

Background:

Neutron reflectometry is a powerful technique for characterizing soft materials at interfaces.
Previous methods faced challenges in correlating soft material structure with tribological properties due to experimental limitations.
Understanding interfacial structure is crucial for predicting tribological behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and commission a novel linear reciprocating tribometer for in situ neutron reflectometry.
To overcome limitations of previous instruments in studying soft matter tribology.
To enable simultaneous measurement of interfacial structure and tribological properties.

Main Methods:

Development of a custom linear reciprocating tribometer for neutron beamline operation.
Integration of the tribometer with neutron reflectometry capabilities.
Commissioning experiments involving compression of soft and hydrated materials against silicon disks.

Main Results:

Successful design and implementation of a tribometer suitable for neutron reflectometry.
Demonstration of the instrument's capability to control normal force and sliding velocity.
Validation of key design considerations: safety, neutron transmission, and sample positioning.

Conclusions:

The developed linear reciprocating tribometer facilitates in situ studies of soft matter tribology.
This instrument advances the ability to link interfacial structure to macroscopic tribological phenomena.
Future research can leverage this design to explore complex soft material interfaces under shear.