In situ sinthesys of graphene layers on systems with copper/amorphous carbon (Cu/a-C) coatings

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Updated: 5 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 22 May 2023

8 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Sao Paulo
Department

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Research Field

Engineering
Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Brazil
Application Deadline

22 May 2023 - 08:00 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Type of Contract

Other
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

7 Jan 2023
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

In this project the resarcher will sinthetize graphene layers in situ and in-operands on systems with copper/amorphous carbon (Cu/a-C) coatings. The tribological performance of the synthesized films will be assessed under high contact pressures and different lubrication conditions, seeking to obtain the phenomenon of superlubricity in this system. The coatings will be synthesized on the top surface without transferring the graphene from the substrate to the surface of the material. The objective of this work will be to evaluate the ability to form graphene sheets on thin copper films for tribological applications with a focus on reducing the coefficient of friction and wear in automotive components. As secondary objectives, the following are defined:

 

• Synthesis of the a-C and Cu layers using the physical vapor deposition technique;

• Catalysis and formation of graphene layers on Cu;

• Analysis of the lubricity of graphene formed using tribological tests.

• Analysis of the tribochemical conditions for forming graphene layers on copper during tribological contact.

 

Friction coefficients lower than 0.01, characteristics of superlubricity between the matching surfaces are expected. This graphene production route and the use of graphene for tribological applications has not yet been applied in conventional mechanical systems, such as gears or combustion engines, which makes this project unique.


Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Good knowçedge of Surface Tretament of Metlas and Alloys uisng PVD, PECVD, PAPVD deposition processes. Experinece with Materials Characterization, Surface Engineering and Tribological Charcaterization


Languages
PORTUGUESE
Level
Good

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of São Paulo - Labplasma - Surface Treatment Laboratory
Country
Brazil
State/Province
São Paulo
City
São Paulo
Postal Code
05508-030
Street
Av. Prof. Mello MOraes, 2463
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

antschip@usp.br

Contact
State/Province

Sao Paulo
City

Sao Paulo
Website

https://pmt.usp.br/labplasma
Street

Avenida professor Melo Morais, 2463
Postal Code

05508-030
E-Mail

antschip@usp.br
Phone

11985590303
Mobile Phone

11985590303

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