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Superlubricity in graphene nanoribbon - gold interface
by Dr. Aydar Akchurin in Advanced Materials
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Advanced Materials
What Makes Even the Sharpest Razors to Become Dull When Shaving
07.12.2020
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We rely on sharp blades in our daily lives for domestic purposes, medical use, the food and catering sector, agricultural and industrial applications and everything in between. There are no corners of our society that […]
Computational Tribology
Towards a model of hydration-lubricated contact
30.11.2020
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Have you ever tried to cross a small river by jumping from one emerging stone to another? I always try when I go on a walk! But I feel safer when these mossy/algae covered stones […]
General Topics
Programmable Friction: Electrical Regulation of Ionic Liquid Lubrication
23.11.2020
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Friction is a force rising between two surfaces when they move in opposite directions or when one moves over a stationary surface. The scale of the movement does not matter: from the movement of continental […]
General Topics
Electric vehicles: less challenges for tribologists?
16.11.2020
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With the last years’ rise of electric vehicles (EV), you may have thought that the future lubrication challenges for cars may not be challenging anymore. At least not as challenging as the ones that the […]
Atomistic Tribology
Structural Lubricity: A Recent Overview
09.11.2020
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Tribology is largely concerned with understanding of the (friction) forces acting at the interface between objects moving against each other (Menezes et al., 2013). Over the recent years there has been significant progress in understanding […]
Bio Tribology
Biodegradable Alloy Developed for Bone Implants
02.11.2020
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Health issues involving the fracture, deformation, and weakening of bones continue to be a complaint for many individuals. The issues can be simple, like a broken leg or arm, to more complicated and serious diseases. […]
