Early Mechanical Behaviors and Origins of Earthquakes — The Critical Role of Rock Friction in Earthquake Risk 2025
Introduction to Earthquakes Modelling Recent research by scientists at Duke University reveals a new computational model that sheds light on how earthquakes may begin — by capturing the microscopic friction dynamics inside fault zones long before seismic waves reach the...
Biotribology Related to Dental Implant materials
Introduction Teeth plays an important role in the digestive system which helps in breaking down food and supporting the overall digestive system. It is the hardest part of the human body; however, the tooth enamel is constantly exposed to wear...
Advancements in Biotribology
Introduction There has been a significant progress in the field of biotribology and material design for biomedical devices. However, the challenges remain in ensuring effective interaction with the human body. Advanced materials offer benefits like biocompatibility and antimicrobial properties, and...
Biotribology of Contact lenses
Introduction Ocular biotribology is a study of friction and lubrication in the eye, particularly in the use of contact lenses. Contact lenses are preferred over spectacles for their aesthetic appeal and ability to maintain peripheral vision however they often cause...
Tribology in Cosmetics
Introduction Tribology is the study of friction, wear, and lubrication and it also plays a crucial role in the development and optimization of cosmetic products. Tribological performance plays an important role in all aspects of cosmetics starting from skincare treatments...
Effect of Finger Orientation on Contact Stiffness and Area During Sliding
Introduction Have you ever noticed how your sense of touch can vary when interacting with different surfaces, depending on how your fingers are positioned? Researchers from Koc University in Istanbul have been investigating how finger orientation affects the way we...
How glycation influence lubrication in Nature
Introduction Glycation of proteins is a natural process that enhances bio lubrication at soft-to-hard tissue interfaces which is crucial for biological surfaces like the oral cavity, eyes, and joints. Glycoproteins are the primary lubricants on these surfaces that protects the...
An Engineering approach to study cancer cells
Introduction Over the past decade, several methods have been developed to measure the mechanical properties of live cells, with atomic force microscopy (AFM) based indentation testing being the most common. AFM indentation quantifies both elastic and viscoelastic properties by recording...
Tribology of Red Wine
Introduction Wine, especially red wine is a complex mixture of water, ethanol, and thousands of organic compounds which helps in its aroma, taste, and mouthfeel and acts as a key factor in the sensory experience and price of wine. Astringency...
Metallic Alloys in Biomedical Implants
Introduction Metallic alloys are more commonly used in medical implants than any other pure metals because they offer improved mechanical and tribological properties along with biocompatibility. In the 1920s, stainless steel alloy (18-8 SS) was introduced as a more corrosion-resistant...
