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D-Index
67
Citations
16446
World Ranking
5106
National Ranking
200

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Composite material
  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry

His primary areas of study are Composite material, Polymer, Tribology, Lubrication and Scratch. His Composite material study focuses mostly on Scratch hardness, Compaction, Shear, Deformation and Indentation. Brian J. Briscoe has included themes like Deformation mechanism and Deformation in his Scratch hardness study.

Brian J. Briscoe has researched Polymer in several fields, including Indentation hardness, Polyethylene, Polymer chemistry, Carbon dioxide and Forensic engineering. The various areas that Brian J. Briscoe examines in his Tribology study include Brittleness, Asperity, Polymer composites and Contact mechanics. His research integrates issues of Young's modulus, Coefficient of friction, Polymer particle and Sliding wear in his study of Lubrication.

His most cited work include:

  • Nano-indentation of polymeric surfaces (602 citations)
  • Combining ionic liquids and supercritical fluids: in situ ATR-IR study of CO2 dissolved in two ionic liquids at high pressures (304 citations)
  • Friction and lubrication of human skin (283 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Brian J. Briscoe mainly focuses on Composite material, Polymer, Mechanics, Compaction and Rheology. His Composite material and Lubrication, Indentation, Adhesion, Scratch and Deformation investigations all form part of his Composite material research activities. His Indentation research includes elements of Poly, Indentation hardness, Nanoindentation and Elastic modulus.

His Adhesion research integrates issues from Surface finish and Elastomer. In his study, which falls under the umbrella issue of Polymer, Aqueous solution is strongly linked to Chemical engineering. Brian J. Briscoe interconnects Finite element method, Ceramic, Agglomerate, Microcrystalline cellulose and Die in the investigation of issues within Compaction.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Composite material (64.63%)
  • Polymer (29.25%)
  • Mechanics (12.93%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2001-2015)?

  • Composite material (64.63%)
  • Compaction (12.93%)
  • Polymer (29.25%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Brian J. Briscoe mainly investigates Composite material, Compaction, Polymer, Nanoindentation and Indentation. His Composite material study which covers Forensic engineering that intersects with Plasticity. His Compaction research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Discrete element method, Finite element method, Microcrystalline cellulose, Relaxation and Die.

The study incorporates disciplines such as Brittleness, Fretting, Displacement and Lubrication in addition to Polymer. His studies in Nanoindentation integrate themes in fields like Agglomerate, Modulus, Trace element and Microstructure. His Indentation research incorporates elements of Carbon dioxide and Penetration depth.

Between 2001 and 2015, his most popular works were:

  • Friction and lubrication of human skin (283 citations)
  • Wear of polymers (127 citations)
  • Numerical studies of uniaxial powder compaction process by 3D DEM (98 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Composite material
  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry

His main research concerns Composite material, Compaction, Die, Polymer and Forensic engineering. His work on Lubrication, Fretting and Rheology is typically connected to Theoretical models and Critical discussion as part of general Composite material study, connecting several disciplines of science. His Compaction study also includes fields such as

  • Agglomerate which connect with Deformation, Strain hardening exponent, Green body, Modulus and Dissipation,
  • Proper time and Strain rate most often made with reference to Finite element method.

His Die research includes themes of Compressive strength, Microcrystalline cellulose and Compression. His Polymer research focuses on subjects like Tribology, which are linked to Nanotechnology and Polymer composites. His study explores the link between Forensic engineering and topics such as Plasticity that cross with problems in Work, Starch, Uniaxial compression, Relaxation and Elastic energy.

Best Publications

  • Nano-indentation of polymeric surfaces

    B J Briscoe;L Fiori;E Pelillo

  • Combining ionic liquids and supercritical fluids: in situ ATR-IR study of CO2 dissolved in two ionic liquids at high pressures

    Sergei G. Kazarian;Brian J. Briscoe;Thomas Welton

  • Friction and lubrication of human skin

    Michael Adams;BJ Briscoe;SA Johnson

  • Scratching maps for polymers

    Brian J. Briscoe;Paul D. Evans;Enrico Pellilo;Sujeet K. Sinha

  • Wear of polymers: an essay on fundamental aspects

    B. Briscoe

  • The ballistic impact characteristics of aramid fabrics: The influence of interface friction

    B.J. Briscoe;F. Motamedi

  • The effects of hydrogen bonding upon the viscosity of aqueous poly(vinyl alcohol) solutions

    B. Briscoe;P. Luckham;S. Zhu

  • Wear of polymers

    B. J. Briscoe;S. K. Sinha

  • FTIR Study of the Thermal Degradation of Poly(vinyl Alcohol)

    P. S. Thomas;J.-P. Guerbois;G. F. Russell;B. J. Briscoe

  • The effect of indenter geometry on the elastic response to indentation

    B J Briscoe;K S Sebastian;M J Adams

  • Scratch hardness and deformation maps for polycarbonate and polyethylene

    Brian J. Briscoe;Enrico Pelillo;Sujeet K. Sinha

  • The friction and wear of poly(tetrafluoroethylene)-poly (etheretherketone) composites: An initial appraisal of the optimum composition

    B.J. Briscoe;Lin Heng Yao;T.A. Stolarski

  • The internal form of compacted ceramic components: a comparison of a finite element modelling with experiment

    İsmail Aydin;Brian J. Briscoe;Kenan Y. Şanlitürk

  • The shear strength of thin lubricant films

    B. J. Briscoe;B. Scruton;F. R. Willis

  • The effect of surface topography on the adhesion of elastic solids

    G A D Briggs;B J Briscoe

  • The hardnesses of poly(methylmethacrylate)

    B.J. Briscoe;P.D. Evans;S.K. Biswas;S.K. Sinha

  • A finite element analysis of the squeeze flow of an elasto-viscoplastic paste material

    M.J. Adams;I. Aydin;B.J. Briscoe;S.K. Sinha

  • The Elastoplastic Response of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) to Indentation

    Brian J. Briscoe;K. Savio Sebastian

  • Tribological applications of polymers and their composites: Past, present and future prospects

    Brian J. Briscoe;Sujeet K. Sinha

  • The diffusion of long-chain molecules through bulk polyethelene

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  • Tribology — Friction and wear of engineering materials: I.M. Hutchings

    Brian Briscoe

  • The Friction and Lubrication of elastomers

    A. Arvanitaki;B.J. Briscoe;M.J. Adams;S.A. Johnson

Frequent Co-Authors

Sujeet K. Sinha
Sujeet K. Sinha Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Paul F. Luckham
Paul F. Luckham Imperial College London
David Tabor
David Tabor University of Cambridge
Michael Adams
Michael Adams University of Birmingham
Sergei G. Kazarian
Sergei G. Kazarian Imperial College London
G. A. D. Briggs
G. A. D. Briggs University of Oxford
Ian M. Hutchings
Ian M. Hutchings University of Cambridge
Omar Matar
Omar Matar Imperial College London
Alexander Bismarck
Alexander Bismarck University of Vienna
Trevor C. Lindley
Trevor C. Lindley Imperial College London

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