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...
The Open Innovation Test Bed for Tribology
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 tougher material requirements. New high-performing...
From Friction to Fire
Overview Have you had the chance to watch "Avatar: The Last Airbender," the animated television series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko? The narrative centred around Aang, a youthful Avatar gifted with the capability to control (known as...
Friction, a “cupid” in implant and host bone relationship
Introduction Welcome to the fascinating world of Biotribology, an emerging field exploring friction, wear and lubrication in biological environments, particularly in the context of biocompatible interactions with implantable devices. This article highlighted into the unique role of tribology in the...
Graphene-Based Materials for Tribological Engineering Applications
Graphene has been applied on several products, from electronic devices to additives for concrete and polymers due to its unique mechanical, electrical and thermal properties . A growing interest is the use of graphene-based materials in mechanical applications to reduce...
Implant Wear Debris and Adverse Reactions
Introduction Prosthetic devices make a significant difference in people’s lives by restoring mobility. However, during regular use, these devices produce small particles called wear debris. It’s important to understand the impact of wear debris as it can cause harmful reactions...
Lubrication and Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is a term used to describe the practice of using less energy to perform a specific task or achieve a particular outcome. It is an essential concept that has become increasingly important in recent years, given the growing...
Reciprocating Sliding Friction and Wear test
Friction and wear are two important factors affecting mechanical components' performance and durability. Reciprocating sliding friction and wear tests evaluate the tribological properties of materials and coatings under simulated sliding conditions. These tests can provide valuable information on the wear...
Lets learn about Tribotronics and Tribocatalysis
Tribotronics Tribotronics is a term coined by The Division of Machine Elements at Lulea University of Technology. Tribotronics in simple terms means developing an active tribological system or converting a passive tribological system into an active one. Tribotronics is still...
Cryogenic Treatment for Increased Wear Resistance
Introduction The word cryogenics is taken from two Greek words “Cryo” – meaning frost or freeze and “genics” – meaning produce or generate. In physics, cryogenics is the study of production of low temperatures and to study behavior of materials...
