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Nordtrib 2016: conference summary and outlook on the field of tribology 50 years after the Jost report

19.06.2016 Dennis Ernens

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 […]

In Situ Generation of Graphene

25.07.2016

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 [...]
Relativistic Tribology, Tribo Plasma

12.02.2016

Gravitational waves were proved to exist, thus validating one more prediction by Albert Einstein and his general theory of relativity! Is there any relation between the relativity and Tribology? It looks like there is! “Micromechanisms [...]
Friction: The Key to Rock Climbing

18.07.2017

This article explains the vital role Friction has to play in Rock Climbing. Thanks to Richard Jones and Glen Harding for their input. Friction is the magic ingredient in bouldering and rock climbing. It’s what [...]
Phase-Switching Liquids Frost 300 Times Longer Compared to Known Anti-Icing Coatings

08.04.2019

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 [...]
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Grease Gun

21.11.2022

Introduction This article is about the lubrication tool called the “Grease Gun.” Grease guns are a standard tool in the garage and workshop for lubrication. Grease guns apply lubricant through an aperture to a specific [...]

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Nordtrib 2016: conference summary and outlook on the field of tribology 50 years after the Jost report