Validation of contact mechanics models for Atomic Force Microscopy via Finite Elements Analysis and nanoindentation experiments

Lorenzo Dal Fabbro Dal Fabbro; Hatice Holuigue; Matteo Chighizola; Alessandro Podestá

doi:10.1039/d5nr05344g

January 1, 2026NanoscaleOpen Access

Validation of contact mechanics models for Atomic Force Microscopy via Finite Elements Analysis and nanoindentation experiments

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The aim is to validate Hertzian contact mechanics models and their corrections for analyzing force versus indentation data.
Used finite element analysis for model validation
Conducted nanoindentation experiments with spherical indenters
Collected force vs indentation curves for analysis
Validation confirms the effectiveness of Hertzian models in elastic materials
Significant improvement observed in accuracy of force measurements
Corrections enhance the interpretation of indentation data

Implication

Validation study demonstrates effective contact mechanics models for force analysis using elastic materials, suggesting improved accuracy in measurements.

Abstract

In this work, we have validated the application of Hertzian contact mechanics models and corrections for the analysis of force vs indentation curves, acquired using spherical indenters on linearly elastic...

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Fabbro et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Validation of contact mechanics models for Atomic Force Microscopy via Finite Elements Analysis and nanoindentation experiments

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Validation of contact mechanics models for Atomic Force Microscopy via Finite Elements Analysis and nanoindentation experiments

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