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Month: August 2020

Mechanically activated transport
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Superlubricity of carbon nanotubes as a prerequisite for mechanically activated ionic transport

31.08.2020 tribonet 319 Views

The field of nanofluidics is the study of the behavior, control and manipulation of fluids that are confined in extremely small structures. The dimensions of these minute structures typically range from 1 nanometer to 100 […]

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Nanoscale Surface Texture To Reduce Bouncing Droplet Contact Time

24.08.2020 tribonet 541 Views

Nature continues to shed light on the amazing and wide range of mechanisms employed in the world of plants and animals. Nanoscale (1 x 10 -7 or 3.937 x 10-8 inches) textured surfaces help insects […]

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