Slippery Wood: Low Friction and Low Wear of Modified Beech Wood
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DOI: 10.1007/s11249-020-01297-7
Abstract: This paper investigates the tribological and related properties of naturally modified beech wood ( Fagus sylvatica ). The modifications were performed on steamed beech wood using a variety of treatments consisting of drying, heating in… read more here.
Keywords: modified beech; low friction; wear; beech wood ... See more keywords
Low friction in self-mated silicon carbide tribosystem using nanodiamond as lubricating additive in water
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DOI: 10.1007/s40544-020-0423-y
Abstract: Nanodiamond particles (NDPs) have been considered as a potential lubricant additive to various tribological applications, such as water lubrication systems. In this study, the tribological properties of silicon carbide (SiC) lubricated by NDPs dispersed in… read more here.
Keywords: friction self; water; friction; pin ... See more keywords
Robust low friction performance of graphene sheets embedded carbon films coated orthodontic stainless steel archwires
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DOI: 10.1007/s40544-020-0471-3
Abstract: Reducing the friction force between the commercial archwire and bracket during the orthodontic treatment in general dental practice has attracted worldwide interest. An investigation on the friction and wear behaviors of the uncoated and carbon… read more here.
Keywords: carbon films; stainless steel; friction; low friction ... See more keywords
Toward low friction in water for Mo2N/Ag coatings by tailoring the wettability
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.04.041
Abstract: Abstract Increasing demands for robust surfaces in harsh conditions, such as erosion, abrasion and sea-water, has stimulated the development of self-lubricated protective coatings. Meanwhile, due to the oil crisis, research in water lubrication again attracts… read more here.
Keywords: toward low; water; friction coefficient; low friction ... See more keywords
A high strength, low friction, and biocompatible hydrogel from PVA, chitosan and sodium alginate for articular cartilage.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119268
Abstract: Developing articular cartilage substitutes required a combination of high compressive strength, excellent biocompatibility and low friction. Despite great success in tough hydrogels, this combination was hardly realized. Herein, a high strength, low friction, and biocompatible… read more here.
Keywords: sodium alginate; strength; friction; low friction ... See more keywords
Adaptive isolation system combining low-friction sliding pendulum bearings and SMA-based gap dampers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110536
Abstract: Abstract The flag-shaped hysteretic behavior of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) can be conveniently used for developing efficient isolation systems, providing energy dissipation without implying residual displacements. This work presents a base isolation layout that combines… read more here.
Keywords: gap; system; low friction; isolation ... See more keywords
Problems on the development of hard and low friction in-situ coatings on Ti-6Al-4V using laser cladding
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DOI: 10.1016/j.promfg.2018.02.065
Abstract: Abstract Coatings having high hardness and low coefficient of friction are significant for long service life of engineering components subjected to sliding wear. Some useful applications of such coatings are in various engine components including… read more here.
Keywords: laser; using laser; friction; low friction ... See more keywords
Investigation of ultra-low friction between self-mated Si3N4 in water after running-in
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.06.006
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this work was to determine the mechanism of ultra-low friction between a self-mated Si 3 N 4 pair lubricated with water after running-in. The key to solving this problem was to… read more here.
Keywords: self mated; water; ultra low; low friction ... See more keywords
Insights on low-friction mechanism of amorphous carbon films from reactive molecular dynamics study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2018.11.021
Abstract: Abstract The dependence of friction behaviors of the self-mated a-C system on sliding velocity, v, and contact pressure, P, was investigated systematically by reactive molecular dynamics simulation. Results demonstrated that the friction coefficient and sp3-to-sp2… read more here.
Keywords: reactive molecular; friction; molecular dynamics; low friction ... See more keywords
Diblock polymeric friction modifier (PFM) in the boundary regime: Tribological conditions leading to low friction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2021.107186
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this paper is to investigate the tribological conditions required to obtain low friction with a diblock PIB-PEG polymer friction modifier (PFM) blended in base oil (PAO4 + 1% wt PFM) under a severe… read more here.
Keywords: friction modifier; friction; low friction; tribological conditions ... See more keywords
Adsorption properties of molybdenum based FMs on boron-doped DLC
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2018.12.008
Abstract: Abstract Development of low friction surface materials matched with low friction lubricants is an important route to improving engine efficiency and reducing emissions. Diamond-like carbon (DLC) is a material of interest because it combines the… read more here.
Keywords: molybdenum based; surface; adsorption; friction ... See more keywords