Special Report: Antimicrobial pesticides (microbicides): Additives needed to extend the use of metalworking fluids
By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat September 2023 Limiting the growth of microbes in metalworking fluids is critical to ensure that machining operations can meet challenging requirements. HIGHLIGHTS • Microbicides, an […]
Creating high-performance lubricating microgels from sustainable plant proteins
Introduction The resource-intensive meat industry contributes significantly to food-related emissions, making plant protein consumption crucial. However, the adoption of plant proteins faces a hurdle due to their astringent taste caused by poor lubrication performance. This […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Sliding Systems: A Multi-Scale Flash Temperature Model
Dear Readers, In the captivating world of mechanical engineering, where surfaces slide and interact, an important discovery promises to improve our understanding of friction, wear, and heat generation. Researchers have unveiled an innovative multi-scale flash […]
Triboelectric Nano generators – TENG
Introduction Friction and wear constitute a significant portion of global energy consumption, underscoring the importance of exploring complex tribological processes and finding cost-effective solutions to mitigate their adverse effects. Studies on tribology and triboelectrification mainly […]
