Oxide ultra-thin film surfaces have properties and structures that are significantly different from the terminations of the corresponding bulk crystals. For example, surface structures of epitaxial ultra-thin oxide films are highly influenced by the crystallinity and electronegativity of the metal substrates they grown on. Some enhanced properties of the novel reconstructions are related to catalysis, sensing and microelectronics, which has resulted in an increasing interest in this field. Ultra-thin TiO_x films were grown on Au(111) substrates in this work. Two well-ordered structures within monolayer coverage - honeycomb (HC) and pinwheel - were generated and investigated. Special attention has been paid to the uniform (2 x 2) Ti₂O₃ HC phase including its regular structure and imperfections such as domain boundaries (DBs) and point defects. Linear DBs with long-range repeating units have been observed; density functional theory (DFT) modelling has been used to simulate their atomic structures and calculate their formation energies. Rotational DBs/defects show up less frequently, however a six-fold symmetrical 'snowflake' DB loop stands out. Two types of point defects have been discovered and assigned to Ti vacancies and oxygen vacancies/hydroxyl groups. Their diffusion manners and pairing habits have been discussed within an experimental context. The results of growing NbO_x ultra-thin films on Au(111) are also presented in this thesis. An identical looking (2 x 2) HC structure to the Ti₂O₃ ultra-thin film has been formed; a stoichiometry of Nb2O3 is suggested. Another interesting reconstruction is a hollow triangle structure. Various sizes have been found, and sides of these equilateral triangles all show a double-line feature aligned along the { 1 ₁⁻ } directions of the Au(111) lattice. Chemical composition characterisations of NbO_x thin films are still required as is DFT modelling. Experimental techniques used in this thesis include scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM), low energy electron diffraction (LEED), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Ultra-thin oxide films were created by physical vapour deposition (PVD) in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems.

Doctor of Philosophy / Department of Chemistry / Jun Li / Nanostructured electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage systems have been shown to improve both rate performance and capacity retention, while allowing considerably longer cycling lifetime. The nano-architectures provide enhanced kinetics by means of larger surface area, higher porosity, better material interconnectivity, shorter diffusion lengths, and overall mechanical stability. Meanwhile, active materials that once were excluded from use due to bulk property issues are now being examined in new nanoarchitecture. Silicon was such a material, desired for its large lithium-ion storage capacity of 4,200 mAh g[superscript]-1 and low redox potential of 0.4 V vs. Li/Li[superscript]+; however, a ~300% volume expansion and increased resistivity upon lithiation limited its broader applications. In the first study, the silicon-coated vertically aligned carbon nanofiber (VACNF) array presents a unique core-shell nanowire (NW) architecture that demonstrates both good capacity and high rate performance. In follow-up, the Si-VACNFs NW electrode demonstrates enhanced power rate capabilities as it shows excellent storage capacity at high rates, attributed to the unique nanoneedle structure that high vacuum sputtering produces on the three-dimensional array. Following silicon’s success, titanium dioxide has been explored as an alternative highrate electrode material by utilizing the dual storage mechanisms of Li+ insertion and pseudocapacitance. The TiO[subscript]2-coated VACNFs shows improved electrochemical activity that delivers near theoretical capacity at larger currents due to shorter Li[superscript]+ diffusion lengths and highly effective electron transport. A unique cell is formed with the Si-coated and TiO[subscript]2-coated electrodes place counter to one another, creating the hybrid of lithium ion battery-pseudocapacitor that demonstrated both high power and high energy densities. The hybrid cell operates like a battery at lower current rates, achieving larger discharge capacity, while retaining one-third of that capacity as the current is raised by 100-fold. This showcases the VACNF arrays as a solid platform capable of assisting lithium active compounds to achieve high capacity at very high rates, comparable to modern supercapacitors. Lastly, manganese oxide is explored to demonstrate the high power rate performance that the VACNF array can provide by creating a supercapacitor that is highly effective in cycling at various high current rates, maintaining high-capacity and good cycling performance for thousands of cycles.

Cette thèse s'inscrit dans le contexte général des efforts de recherche pour développer des supports de catalyseur résistant à la corrosion qui peuvent potentiellement remplacer le carbone dans les piles à combustible à électrolyte polymère. Des nanofibres et des nanotubes à base de TiO2 et SnO2 dopés par Nb ont été préparés par filage électrostatique et caractérisés par diffraction des rayons X, spectroscopie des photoélectrons de rayons X, spectroscopie Raman, mesures de surface spécifique et de conductivité électronique. Les nanofibres de TiO2 et SnO2 dopées par Nb présentent une conductivité et une surface spécifique supérieure à celle des oxydes non dopés. Des nanoparticules de platine ont été préparées en utilisant une méthode polyol modifié par micro-ondes, et déposées sur les supports fibreux. La caractérisation électrochimique des électrocatalyseurs ainsi obtenus a été réalisée ex situ par voltamètre en utilisant une électrode à disque tournant. Le catalyseur supporté, Pt sur SnO2 dopé par Nb présenté une stabilité électrochimique supérieure à celle d'un catalyseur Pt sur carbone commercial (Vulcan XC-72R). Une cathode Pt/Nb-SnO2 préparée par pulvérisation a pu être intégrée dans un assemblage membrane-électrode (AME) et caractérisée in situ dans une cellule de pile à combustible à électrolyte polymère. L'AME a présenté une durée de vie plus élevée mais une densité de puissance plus faible qu'un AME contenant Pt/C. Les nanotubes de SnO2 dopés par Sb ont une conductivité plus élevée que celle des matériaux dopés par Nb et lorsqu'ils sont intégrés dans une cathode, fournissent une densité de puissance accrue par rapport à une cathode à base de Nb- SnO2. / The objective of this thesis is to develop corrosion resistant catalyst support materials that can potentially replace carbon in Polymer electrolyte fuel cells. Therefore, Nb doped TiO2 and SnO2 nanofibres and nanotubes were prepared by electrospinning and characterised by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, N2 adsorption/desorption analysis and electronic conductivity measurements. The obtained Nb doped TiO2 and SnO2 one dimensional structures demonstrated higher conductivity and surface area than non-doped oxides. Pt nanoparticles were prepared using a modified microwave-assisted polyol method and deposited on the electrospun supports. Electrochemical characterisation of the obtained electrocatalysts was performed ex situ using a rotating disc electrode, and compared with a commercial carbon support (Vulcan XC-72R). Pt supported on Nb doped SnO2 provided higher electrochemical stability in comparison to Pt on carbon. Thus, a cathode of Pt/Nb-SnO2 prepared by spray-coating was integrated into Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) and characterised in situ in single Polymer electrolyte fuel cell. The MEA exhibited higher durability though lower power density compared to MEA with Pt/C based cathode. Sb doped SnO2 nanotubes have higher conductivity than Nb doped material and when integrated into a cathode, provided enhanced power density in comparison to Nb-SnO2 based cathode.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-02T19:19:55Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ALBUQUERQUE_Diego_2012.pdf: 2909594 bytes, checksum: 91148b3e77351d9e01e62932373d67a6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-03-30 / Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos / This work studied ultrathin films of titanium oxide deposited by the technique r. f. reactive sputtering with different oxygen flows and different deposition times. Optical properties were studied (ultra-violeta/Visível) and the surface morphology (Atomic Force Microscopy). The composition and structural properties of the films were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy. The films are amorphous and rough (fractal dimension around 2.6 to 2.7 and roughness around 1.6 to 2.5 nm). The stoichiometry was fairly close to the titanium dioxide (TiO2). The optical energy Gap obtained by three different models presented values between 3.0 to 3.5 eV. / Neste trabalho foram estudados filmes ultrafinos de óxido de titânio depositados pela técnica sputtering reativo r.f., com diferentes fluxos de oxigênio e diferentes tempos de deposição. Foram estudadas as propriedades ópticas (Ultra-Violeta/Visível), bem como a morfologia da superfície (Microscopia de Força Atômica). As propriedades estruturais e a composição dos filmes foram estudadas por Difração de raios-X e por Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy. Os filmes são amorfos e com superfície rugosa (dimensão fractal em torno de 2,6 - 2,7 e rugosidade em torno de 1,6 - 2,5 nm). A estequiometria ficou bastante próxima do dióxido de titânio (TiO2). A energia do Gap óptico obtido por três modelos distintos apresentou valores entre 3,0 3,5 eV.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-02T19:19:55Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ABREU_Caio_2013.pdf: 2028939 bytes, checksum: 65ae46e6485e945dd8307afeb9a40953 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-02-19 / This work studied ultrathin films of titanium oxide were deposited on two substrates, such as pure Si (100) and glass corning 7059, by using r.f. magnetron sputtering with different oxygen flows and maintaining another parameters constant. For the purpose of this work, while keeping all parameters constant, varying only the oxygen flow (reactive gas), it was expected to identify the flow of transition between films of substoichiometric TiOx and TiO2 films, and analyze whether there forming nanostructured TiO2 films because the literature shows that variation of control parameters important characteristics of the nanoparticles as medium sized fraction of coverage of the substrate crystal structure and stoichiometry. The chemistries of the ultrathin films were analyzed through technique of Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy (RBS), the surface morphology by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), the crystallinity by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and the optical properties by UV-vis Spectroscopy. Were deposited ultrathin films with substoichiometric compositions for depositions with 0.10% O2 and 0.35% O2. For depositions between 0.67% O2 and 6.00% O2, films were obtained with concentrations of [O]/[Ti] of about 1.9, near the chemical composition of titanium dioxide (TiO2). Films with concentrations close to the TiO2 showed amorphous, but with characteristics of formation of anatase phase. The optical properties presented optical gap values between 3.33 eV and 3,78 eV and had no significant variation, as calculated by E03, E04 and ETauc methods. The roughness of the films decreased proportionally with increasing oxygen flow in the depositions. / No presente trabalho foram estudados filmes finos de óxido de titânio, depositados em dois substratos, Si (100) e vidro Corning 7059, por meio da utilização da técnica de pulverização catódica por rádio freqüência - magnetron sputtering r.f. - com diferentes fluxos de oxigênio e os outros parâmetros mantidos constantes. Com isso, esperava-se identificar o fluxo de transição entre os filmes de TiOx subestequiométricos e filmes de TiO2, analisar se haveria formação de filmes de TiO2 nanoestruturados e diferenças entre os gaps ópticos. As composições químicas dos filmes finos foram analisadas por meio da técnica de espectroscopia de retroespalhamento Rutherford (RBS), a morfologia da superfície por Microscopia de Força Atômica (AFM), a cristalinidade por difração de raios-X (XRD) e as propriedades ópticas por espectroscopia UV-Visível. Foram depositados filmes finos com composições subestequiométricas nas deposições com 0,10% de O2 e 0,35% de O2. Para deposições de O2 entre 0,67% e 6,00%, os filmes foram obtidos com concentrações de [O]/[Ti] de aproximadamente 1,9, ou seja, perto da composição química do dióxido de titânio (TiO2). Filmes com concentrações de [O]/[Ti] próximas ao TiO2 apresentaram-se amorfas, mas com características de formação de fase anatase. As propriedades ópticas não apresentaram nenhuma variação significativa nos valores de gap óptico, com valor entre 3,33 eV e 3,78 eV, calculado pelos métodos E03, E04 e ETauc. A rugosidade dos filmes diminuiu proporcionalmente com o aumento do fluxo de oxigênio nas deposições.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T15:56:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Jeol Stryhalski.pdf: 4312921 bytes, checksum: b338c848a830e15dee64928b0bf1545c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-08-07 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Titanium oxide films doped with niobium were deposited by sputtering, using triode magnetron sputtering technique. The Nb:TixOy films, as deposited, displays an interesting combination of properties: transparency and electrical conductivity. The sputtering of titanium and niobium was carried out from a titanium target with niobium inserts arranged in the erosion area. Films containing different ratios of [Nb/Ti], and deposited under different substrate bias, were characterized by the following techniques: atomic force microscopy; transmittance and reflectance measurements, Hall resistivity, x-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive fluorescence of x-ray (EDX) and contact angle. It was not observed any peak of niobium oxide in the XRD pattern of Nb:TixOy, indicating that the Nb atoms are substitutional atoms in sites of Ti. Transmittance and reflectance measurements and simulations using the Tauc-Lorentz model allow us to obtain intrinsic optical properties such as refractive index and extinction coefficient. The transmittance depends on the percentage of niobium and type of substrate bias ( pulsed bias or DC bias ). Results of transmittance measurements of Nb:TixOy films (as deposited, without annealing) reached values up to 60%. Electrical resistivity measurements using the method of four points probe (ASTM F43-99) through van der Pauw technique indicate values around 10-2 Ωcm. The electrical properties were also calculated by using optical properties. It indicates a reduction in the resistivity due to the Nb incorporation and pulsed bias. The contact angle indicates that films deposited on glass substrates using pulsed bias and high content of Nb has smaller contact angles (high surface free energy). Another effect due to the Nb is the reduction of grain size (nano grains) and the production of smoother surface of the Nb:TixOy films. / Filmes de óxido de titânio dopados com nióbio foram obtidos através de pulverização catódica, utilizando o sistema Triodo Magnetron Sputtering. A pulverização catódica de titânio e nióbio foi feita a partir de um alvo de titânio com insertos de nióbio dispostos na zona de erosão. Filmes contendo diferentes proporções de [Nb/Ti], e depositados sob diferentes polarizações do substrato. Foram caracterizados pelas seguintes técnicas: microscopia de força atômica, medidas de transmitância e refletância, resistividade através de efeito Hall difração de raios X (DRX), espectroscopia de energia dispersiva por fluorescência de raios X (EDX) e ângulo de contato. Os resultados mostram que não há formação de óxido de nióbio, indicando que os átomos de Nb se alojam na estrutura do TixOy como átomos substitucionais nos sítios do Ti. Medidas de transmitância e refletância e simulações usando o modelo de Tauc-Lorentz permitiram a obtenção de propriedades óticas intrínsecas, como índice de refração e coeficiente de extinção. A transmitância depende do percentual de nióbio e do tipo de polarização do substrato (pulsado ou DC). A transmitância de filmes sem recozimento (na condição como depositado ) alcançam 60% na região do visível. A resistividade elétrica, medida pelo método de quatro pontas (norma ASTM F43-99) com a técnica de Van der Pauw, indicam valores da ordem de 10-2 Ωcm. As propriedades elétricas também foram calculadas por meio das propriedades óticas e indicam uma redução na resistividade com a presença de Nb e com a polarização pulsada. O ângulo de contato indica que filmes depositados com polarização pulsada e com maior concentração de Nb tem os menores ângulos de contato (maior energia livre de superfície). Outro efeito causado pela incorporação de Nb é a redução do tamanho de grão dos filmes e da nanorugosidade superficial dos filmes.

Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Technology: Biomedical Technology In the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences At Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2013 / Newly developed and commercial dental resins which are commonly used nowadays have to be tested for their antimicrobial susceptibility. The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of a titanium oxide (TiO2) nano-composite which was prepared with different antibacterial substances and used as restoratives in dentistry to combat certain selected bacteria that are considered the principle causes of some tooth diseases, for example, tooth decay and to prevent unsuccessful dental restoration. The TiO2 nano-composite was prepared and divided into four groups: The first group was an untreated TiO2 nano-composite. The second group was silane-treated TiO2 nano-composite. The third group was treated TiO2 nano-composite which was combined with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHxG). The fourth group was treated TiO2 nano-composite which was combined with benzalkonium chloride (BzCl). Five of the selected bacteria were grown overnight in Petri dishes. Four of them, namely, Escherichia coli (E. coli) ATCC 11775, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) ATCC 12600, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) ATCC 29212, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) ATCC 10145, were grown on Müller-Hinton Agar (MHA). Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) ATCC 25175 was grown on Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) agar. All these bacteria were tested against the TiO2 nano-composite, and incubated for 24 hours at 37°C, except S. mutans, which was incubated separately and exposed to CO2. It was placed into a CO2 water-jacketed incubator in an atmosphere of 5% CO2 for 24 hours at 37°C. The obtained results showed that neither of the groups of TiO2 nano-composites, (untreated TiO2 nano-composite and treated TiO2 nano-composite) exhibited antimicrobial activity against the pathogens. Only preparations of TiO2 nano-composites at a concentration of 3 %m/m of both CHxG and BzCl showed antimicrobial activity against S. aureus. Antimicrobial activity against S. mutans, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, E. faecalis and S. aureus, were only realized at a concentration of 10 %m/m for both CHxG and BzCl..

Thesis (MTech (Biomedical Technology))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013. / Newly developed and commercial dental resins which are commonly used nowadays have to be tested for their antimicrobial susceptibility. The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of a titanium oxide (Ti02) nano-composite which was prepared with different antibacterial substances and used as restoratives in dentistry to combat certain selected bacteria that are considered the principle causes of some tooth diseases, for example, tooth decay and to prevent unsuccessful dental restoration. The Ti02 nano-composite was prepared and divided into four groups: The first group was an untreated Ti02 nano-composite. The second group was silane-treated Ti02 nano-composite. The third group was treated Ti02 nano-composite which was combined with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHxG). The fourth group was treated Ti02 nano-composite which was combined with benzalkonium chloride (BzCI).

Orientador: José Alexandre Diniz / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de Computação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-22T13:21:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Barros_AngelicaDenardide_D.pdf: 3021280 bytes, checksum: 8f60fdfa3cbdfc2f485daac1670de328 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013 / Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho é a obtenção e caracterização de filmes finos de óxido de titânio (TiOx) e de óxido de zinco (ZnO) para aplicações em sensores baseados em transistores de efeito de campo elétrico sensíveis a íons (Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistor- ISFET) e de ondas acústicas de superfície (Surface Acoustic Waves - SAW), respectivamente. Desta forma, dois diferentes tipos de sensores foram obtidos. O primeiro é o sensor químico ISFET, cujos óxidos de porta foram os filmes de TiOx. Os filmes de Ti foram depositados sobre substrato de Si através do método de evaporação por feixe de elétrons, e, através do método de pulverização catódica (sputtering). Em seguida foram oxidados em forno térmico de processamento rápido (RTP). A caracterização estrutural ocorreu através de elipsometria, de microscopia de força atômica, de espectroscopia Raman, de difração de raios-X e de espectroscopia de absorção de raios-X próximo da borda, constatando a estrutura cristalina tetragonal referente à forma rutilo do TiO2. A caracterização elétrica da melhor amostra através da curva C-V demonstrou constante dielétrica igual a 8, densidade de estados na interface da ordem de 10-10eV-1.cm-2 e densidade de corrente da ordem de 10-4A/cm2. O MOSFET apresentou tensão Early da ordem de kV, e, resistência de saída da ordem de M?. Este dispositivo possui tensão de limiar igual a 0,30V, corrente de fuga da ordem de 10-8A e transcondutância igual a 12?S. O ISFET apresentou sensibilidade em corrente de 63?A/pH e sensibilidade em tensão equivalente a 64mV/pH, valor que encontra-se próximo do esperado de 59mV/pH (limite de Nernst). O segundo sensor é baseado em ondas acústicas de superfície. Esta tese se dedicou na integração deste sensor sobre substrato de Si, que não sendo piezelétrico impossibilita a geração de ondas acústicas. Como alternativa, o ZnO, que é piezelétrico, foi depositado sobre um filme fino de SiO2 sobre Si, tornando viável a confecção de dispositivos do tipo SAW e permitindo o estudo do transporte de cargas aprisionadas nos mínimos e máximos do potencial piezelétrico gerado pelo óxido de zinco sobre o Si. O filme de ZnO depositado por sputtering foi analisado por difração de raios-X apresentando orientação cristalina hexagonal na direção (0002). A onda acústica foi analisada através dos parâmetros de espalhamento de rede e por interferometria. Na interface SiO2/Si, onde ocorre o transporte acústico, o campo piezelétrico vale 0,56kV/cm. O valor da velocidade de propagação da onda acústica é igual a 4243m/s (obtida por simulação, considerando a frequência de ressonância dos IDTs igual a 750MHz, e o comprimento de onda acústico igual a 5,6?m). O transporte de pares elétrons-lacunas gerados por laser foi detectado na região de coleção de cargas da junção lateral p-i-n para distâncias superiores a 50?m e para valores de PRF entre -10dBm e 0dBm. Isto resultou na eficiência de coleção de pares em até 12% (laser sobre a junção), e de 3,5% com o laser 50?m distante da junção. O desenvolvimento destes sensores sobre substrato de Si permitirá a integração com circuitos de condicionamento de sinais fabricados em tecnologia CMOS / Abstract: The aim of this work is to obtain and characterize thin titanium oxide (TiOx) films and zinc oxide (ZnO) films for applications in sensors based on ion sensitive field effect transistors (ISFET) and surface acoustic waves (SAW), respectively. In this way, two different types of sensors were obtained. The first is the chemical sensor ISFET, with TiOx as gate oxides. Ti films were deposited on Si substrate by electron beam evaporation and sputtering. Then, the Ti films were oxidized in rapid thermal processing oven (RTP). The Structural characterization occurred through ellipsometry, atomic force microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and x-ray absorption near edge spectroscopy, denoting the tetragonal crystal structure of the rutile form of TiO2. Electrical characterization of the best sample through the C-V curve showed dielectric constant equal to 8, interface states density in the order of 10-10eV-1.cm-2 and current density of the order of 10-4/cm2. The MOSFET presented Early voltage in the order of kV, and output resistance in order of M?. This device has threshold voltage equal to 0.30V, leakage current on the order of 10-8A and transconductance equal to 12?S. The ISFET presented current sensitivity equal to 63?A/pH and voltage sensitivity equivalent to 64mV/pH, which is close to the expected 59mV/pH determined by the Nernst limit. The second sensor is based on surface acoustic waves. This thesis was devoted to the integration of this sensor on the Si substrate, which is not piezoelectric and therefore doesn't allow the generation of acoustic waves. Alternatively, the ZnO which is piezoelectric, when deposited on a thin film of SiO2 on Si, make possible the manufacture of SAW devices and allows the study of carriers transport trapped in the minimum and maximum of the piezoelectric potential generated by the zinc oxide on Si. The ZnO film deposited by sputtering was analyzed by x-ray diffraction showing hexagonal crystalline orientation in the direction (0002). The acoustic wave was analyzed through the network analyzer (scattering parameters) and the interferometer. In SiO2/Si interface, where transport occurs, the piezoelectric field is 0, 56kV/cm. the value of the acoustic wave propagation speed is equal to 4243m/s (obtained by simulation, considering the IDTs resonance frequency equal to 750MHz and the acoustic wavelength equal to 5.6?m). The carrier transport of electrons-holes generated by the incidence of a laser was detected in the collection region of the lateral p-i-n junction for distances exceeding 50 ?m and PRF values between-10dBm and 0dBm. This resulted in a collection efficiency up to 12% (laser on the junction), and 3.5% when the laser was 50?m away from the junction. The development of these sensors on Si substrate will allow integration with signal conditioning circuits manufactured in CMOS technology / Doutorado / Eletrônica, Microeletrônica e Optoeletrônica / Doutora em Engenharia Elétrica

The constant pursuit in the automotive industry to increase the engines performance, new solutions are always developed and tested to reduce the friction and increase the efficiency in the engine. One component that contributes to friction losses is the piston ring pack where the top compression stands for up to 40 %. This master thesis collaborated with Scania’s material science department Basic engine and covers the friction and wear of four different materials on the cylinder liner surface against the top compression ring.The four tested materials were grey cast iron with different honing quality and three atmospheric plasma sprayed coatings with titanium oxide, chromium oxide and Metco’s mixture F2071 which is a stainless steel mixed with a ceramic. A martensitic steel piston ring with a chromium coated sliding surface was used for all the testing in the Cameron-Plint TE77 test-rig. This is a pin-on-disc test method and the parameters used for testing is set to replicate the environment the ring is exposed to at the top dead centre.The test-rig has been in Scania’s possession for a long time and has not always given a satisfying result. An uneven contact between the ring and liner has been a problem resulting in only worn edges of the liner specimen. The piston ring holder was therefore redesigned to be able to adjust the radius of the ring. This allowed a good conformability between the ring and liner to be obtained.The tested materials were evaluated according to friction and wear. Friction was measured with the test-rig and the wear was calculated with surface profiles that were measured before and after testing. Worn surfaces were studied in a SEM to verify which wear mechanism that was active. The changes of the surfaces was studied with the use of following surface parameters Ra, Rk, Rpk, Rvk and if there was a connection between these parameters and friction and wear coefficient.Independent of honing quality showed the grey cast iron lowest friction coefficient just under 0.13, the F2071 liner showed a friction coefficient just above 0.13. Both oxide layers showed similar friction where the chromium oxide had a friction just below 0.15 and the titanium oxide lay just above 0.15. Lowest wear coefficient had the chromium oxide followed by F2071, titanium oxide and the bad honed grey cast iron. These three liners showed almost the exact same wear coefficient. Worst wear coefficient had the grey cast iron with a good honing quality. A mild abrasive wear mechanism was active during the wear test and vague wear marks was found on the surface. There is no connection between wear coefficient and friction and the change in surface roughness during the test does not affect the friction.