As a method to evaluate the mechanical properties of thin films, nanoindentation technique is in the popularity for its high displacement resolution, ultra low load and the capability of continuous measurement.

Residual stresses in five kinds of nickel coatings are determined by instrumented nanoindentation according to two kinds of theory models.

Development of Simulation Software Applied to Nano-indentation;

Multi-scale simulation of the deformation in nano-indentation under different crystal orientations

The Oliver-Pharr method,one of the most useful calculating methods of nano-indentation,is introduced.

Nanoindentation Testing Technique of Wood and Wood-based Composite Materials Based on AFM;

Hardness and elastic modulus of microcastings by nanoindentation;

The measurement of creep rate sensitivity of copper at room temperature by using nanoindentation;

AIM:The purpose of the present study is to accurately map the mechanical distribution in human enamel at nanoscale that significantly contributes to the outstanding functions of enamel using nanoindentation combined with Atomic Force Microscope(AFM).