Abstract
Frictional anisotropy of oblique Ti nanocolumns grown by glancing angle deposition (GLAD) was investigated by ramp-scratch experiments in forward (in the direction of the column tilt) and reverse (against the column tilt) directions using rectangular and conical loading tips. Strong anisotropy in friction was generally observed, wherein the resistance or friction coefficient in reverse scratching was higher than that in forward scratching, and the reverse resistance was sensitive to the tip shape. In forward scratching, the nanocolumns bend with the column tilt direction, designated as the W-mode deformation. On the other hand, in reverse scratching, the nanocolumns deflect against the column tilt in high normal force, designated as the A-mode deformation. The deformation mode changes from the W-mode to the A-mode as the normal force increases in reverse scratching. The mechanism of the frictional anisotropy was discussed on the basis of a simple deformation model of column by finite element method. The anisotropy can be explained by the difference in the deformation mode. That is, compressive deformation in the longitudinal direction and large deflection against the column tilt induce higher friction resistance in reverse scratching than in forward scratching brought about by compliant bending deformation with the column tilt.
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