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Bi-layered materials: graphene - no heat, no friction; h-BN - as strong as diamond.

20.09.2017 tribonet 1,375 Views

A group of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a stretchy miracle material that could be used to create highly resistant smart devices and scratch-proof paint for cars. Led by Dr Elton Santos from […]

Minimal Quantity Lubrication: Drop on Demand Printing Technique

20.04.2020 577 Views

Recent research (https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-017-0183-5) has shown that about 23% of the world’s total energy consumption comes from the tribological contacts (moving parts subject to friction and wear, such as bearings, gears, etc.). This energy is lost, [...]
Medical textiles and tribology

13.07.2017 535 Views

NOT LONG BEFORE MY LAST SKI TRIP, I was having a lot of lower back problems stemming from a bad fall years ago. Without getting into too much blood and gore, I have a pinched [...]
Measuring viscosity in the Earth's Mantle

07.09.2020 439 Views

The earth seems to be fairly solid as we stand on its surface. We stand on solid ground and do not sink through the floors in our homes. However, underneath that solid-looking crust are layers [...]
Improved bonding of low friction PTFE

07.11.2017 1,086 Views

The convenience of non-stick, Teflon-coated cookware is appreciated in kitchens worldwide, particularly by anyone doing the washing up. The chemical making up Teflon, polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE, is one of the slipperiest materials known. Outside the [...]
Biodegradable Alloy Developed for Bone Implants

02.11.2020 127 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. [...]