Project: Traceable measurement of mechanical properties of nano-objects

Nano-objects such as carbon nanotubes can be used to improve products such as high strength concrete. However, to do this we need to be able to measure the mechanical properties of the nano-objects in order to fully exploit their novel features. The small size of nano-objects makes conventional measurement difficult, however atomic force microscopy can be used as it can visualise objects with very high resolution and measure physical properties. This project will develop measurement traceability for the mechanical properties of nano-objects such as nanoparticles, nanowires, nanoscale structures and composite materials through the development of test samples and techniques, as well as improved instruments. The improved reliability of measurements, and the ability to quantify properties such as the range of size of nano-objects with smaller uncertainty, will help improve products. Furthermore, the ability to identify new physical properties in a much more precise and systematic way should result in faster product development and quicker routes to market.

Acronym	NEW05 MechProNO (Reference Number: NEW05)
Duration	01/09/2012 - 31/08/2015
Project Topic	Metrology
Project Results (after finalisation)	See Website
Website	visit project website
Network	EMRP
Call	EMRP Call 2011 - Health, SI Broader Scope and New Technologies

Project partner

Number	Name	Role	Country
1	Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt	Coordinator	Germany
2	Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung	Partner	Germany
3	Cesky Metrologicky Institut	Partner	Czech Republic
4	Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy	Partner	Finland
5	NPL Management Limited	Partner	United Kingdom
6	Technische Universitaet Dresden		Germany
7	Helsingin yliopisto		Finland