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Levitated nanoparticles reveal the crucial role of friction in state transitions at nanoscale

25.10.2017 tribonet 1,148 Views

Experiments with levitated nanoparticles reveal role of friction at the nanoscale Transitions occurring in nanoscale systems, such as a chemical reaction or the folding of a protein, are strongly affected by friction and thermal noise. […]

Molecular Dynamic Simulations and AFM Experiments at Overlapping Speeds

11.04.2016 371 Views

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a powerful and convenient experimental measurement device in the field of nano-scale tribology. It was successfully applied to explore superlubricity in a graphene-gold interface and superlubricity due to repulsive van [...]
20th International Sealing Conference Review

15.10.2018 728 Views

This week the 20th edition of the biannual International Sealing Conference (ISC) took place in Stuttgart. Around 200 assistants showed up to the 2-days sealing conference. Well-known companies such as Bosch, SKF, Trelleborg, Parker, Shell, [...]
Biodegradable Alloy Developed for Bone Implants

02.11.2020 92 Views

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. [...]
Is there a Future for the Internal Combustion Engine?

02.12.2019 6,620 Views

As regulations regarding traditional automobiles and emissions become tighter around the world, the future of the internal combustion engine becomes more uncertain, which is a great concern to those involved in the lubricant business. However, [...]
Evolving friction of graphene

28.11.2016 673 Views

Two-dimensional materials are defined as substances with the thickness less than few nanometers. While there may exist around 500 of various 2D materials, the first discovered 2D material is graphene. Graphene is flexible, transparent, possesses [...]