Periodic Reporting for period 1 - Tribocharge (Control of Triboelectricity from Micro to Macro as a Principle ofSticking, Particulate Contamination and ESD Prevention of Micromachines)

Summary:Contact electrifcation (CE)—charging of surfaces that are contacted and separated, is a common phenomenon, however it is not completely understood yet. Tribocharging is a very common event causing value losses due to electrostatic sticking and electrostatic...