Friction and wear pose enormous challenges to 21st Century mechanical and electromechanical systems. By one estimate, 6% of the gross national product is wasted through its impact. Tribology is the ...

The study of friction and lubrication mechanisms at the nanoscale has increasingly focussed on graphene and its related two-dimensional materials, owing to their remarkable mechanical and tribological ...

Proper lube choice and regular application keep chains running smoothly and extend drivetrain life ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Researchers have created a new type of non-liquid lubricant that has been shown to reduce friction and wear significantly under the extreme conditions found in various ...

Machine parts wear, if there is friction between their metal surfaces. Lubricants and functional oils help prevent this. They attract dirt, debris and dust, and over time form lumps or become resinous ...

One type of friction can waste energy even when two perfectly smooth surfaces move against each other, but researchers are getting a handle on how to attenuate or stop it completely ...

Thought LeadersDr. Vern Wedeven Founder and President of Wedeven Associates, IncMIT Professional Education In this interview AZoM talks to Dr. Vern Wedeven about the Revolutionary Tribology course ...

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Friction plays a central role in diverse systems and phenomena that at first sight may seem unrelated, but which on closer scrutiny are found to display common features that are shared by all ...

Researchers in China have isolated the effects of electronic friction, showing for the first time how the subtle drag force ...

The friction modifiers market encompasses additives used to reduce friction and wear in mechanical systems, improving efficiency and extending component life. These are widely used in automotive, ...