Tribology and bioconjugation are two pivotal areas in scientific research that significantly impact the fields of engineering and biomedical applications. Tribology, the study of friction, wear, and lubrication, plays an essential role in enhancing the […]
Introduction Solid lubricants are used in tribological systems to reduce friction and improve wear resistance. Amongst most of the solid lubricants molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is frequently used in extreme environments, like gas turbine engines, due […]
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 […]
Introduction Bioceramics are the materials that are biocompatible and can be classified into three categories: bioinert, biodegradable, and bioactive. Bioinert ceramics are non-toxic and do not interact with living tissues. Biodegradable ceramics are gradually resorbed […]
MXenes have a unique physical and chemical properties which helps in wide range of applications that includes energy storage, electronics, sensors, electromagnetic shielding, catalysis, biology, and particularly tribology. Unlike the strong M–X bonds, MXenes exhibit […]
Introduction Over the past two decades there are extensive tribological research on various 2D materials, such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), has been conducted with different conditions. These materials demonstrate excellent friction performance […]
Cartilage degeneration is due to osteoarthritis (OA) which is commonly seen in aging populations. This degeneration occurs due to the deterioration of the mechanical and tribological properties of articular cartilage (AC), primarily caused by lubrication […]
Introduction Many natural fiber polymer composites offer properties comparable to those of synthetic fiber-reinforced composites and are utilized in various engineering systems. However, natural fibers have certain drawbacks, such as high moisture absorption due to […]
Since February 2023 an Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) dedicated to Tribology and Material Characterization is open for work, i-TRIBOMAT: The European Tribology Centre. Figure 1. i-TRIBOMAT: The European Tribology Centre. Ever-growing customer demands lead to […]
Introduction Tribology test methods have been widely applied to semi-solid foods and particulate systems, but detailed interpretation is still lacking. Friction results are typically analyzed using classical lubrication mechanisms like the Stribeck curve, which differentiates […]
