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Programmable Friction: Electrical Regulation of Ionic Liquid Lubrication

23.11.2020 Dr. Aydar Akchurin 461 Views

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 […]

Fight friction with plasma

03.05.2017 1,263 Views

For road vehicles, wind resistance increases fuel consumption. But one way to fight wind is with wind. Researchers in Sweden are experimenting with reducing drag on trucks with electric wind devices that mimic the way [...]
Phase-Switching Liquids Frost 300 Times Longer Compared to Known Anti-Icing Coatings

08.04.2019 196 Views

Ice and frost formation on surfaces afflicts various energy and transportation industries worldwide, causing economic losses in billions of dollars annually. Most techniques to prevent frost and ice formation on surfaces rely heavily on heating [...]
In Situ Generation of Graphene

25.07.2016 364 Views

Graphene has unique properties and is being extensively used in various applications. It got a deserved attention in the field of tribology as well and was reported to lead to the states of superlubricity (see [...]
Predicting Engine Oil Behavior Under Extreme Pressure

06.01.2020 678 Views

The Industrial Fluid Properties Simulation Challenge is an open competition designed to push improvements in the field of molecular modeling and ensure simulations are relevant to real world industrial applications. The organizing committee of the [...]
Nordtrib 2016: conference summary and outlook on the field of tribology 50 years after the Jost report

19.06.2016 894 Views

Nordtrib 2016 came to a close last Friday and I returned home inspired and energized for the next stint in my PhD research. This post is an overview of the conference and summarises the outlook [...]