Wiki Tag: super low friction

AFM tip with graphene ribbon sliding against the gold substrate

Superlubricity

12.11.2016 tribonet

Superlubricity is a recently invented term in tribology, which is generally defined as the state, at which the friction coefficient is low. The definition of “low” is not quite clear, but it can be assumed […]

Friction is a possible reason for SpaceX Falcon 9 explosion

08.01.2017

September 1 of 2016 at Cape Canaveral SpaceX lost is Falcon 9 rocket on a launch pad due to dramatic explosion. During a routine preflight fueling test, the rocket and the $200 million Israeli Earth [...]
Ice Lubrication and the Forbidden City

07.02.2016

Forbidden City is a historical symbol of China, located in the center of Beijing and was constructed between 1406 and 1420 . It served as an imperial palace for almost 500 years and consists of [...]
Graphene based solid lubricant reduces friction and wear

22.08.2017

This composite image depicts the makeup and performance of a new non-liquid lubricant developed by researchers at Purdue University. (Purdue University image/ Abdullah A. Alazemi) Download image. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Researchers have created a [...]
New method reveals how damage occurs in human biological cells due to mechanical fatigue

18.11.2019

Human red cells (RBCs) are very versatile and have the ability to experience cell deformation as they move around different small vessels and capillaries. Their average life time is around 120 days and during this [...]
Hysteresis in Friction of Graphene

02.05.2016

Friction is a result of complex interaction of physical, chemical and mechanical forces at the sliding interface. Due to mentioned complexity, truly predictive models of friction are yet to be developed. As a result of [...]