Origin of friction and the new frictionless technology—Superlubricity: Advancements and future outlook

J Luo, M Liu, L Ma - Nano Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Friction is a phenomenon that exists extensively in nature and industry; it has proven
necessary in daily life and beneficial in energy scavenging but is also alleged to be the main …

Unlocking the secrets behind liquid superlubricity: A state-of-the-art review on phenomena and mechanisms

T Han, S Zhang, C Zhang - Friction, 2022 - Springer
Superlubricity, the state of ultralow friction between two sliding surfaces, has become a
frontier subject in tribology. Here, a state-of-the-art review of the phenomena and …

Macroscale superlubricity enabled by the synergy effect of graphene-oxide nanoflakes and ethanediol

X Ge, J Li, R Luo, C Zhang, J Luo - ACS applied materials & …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Graphene has been recognized as an excellent lubrication material owing to its two-
dimensional structure and weak interlayer interactions. However, most extant works …

Macroscale superlubricity on engineering steel in the presence of black phosphorus

G Tang, Z Wu, F Su, H Wang, X Xu, Q Li, G Ma… - Nano …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Friction and wear are the main reasons for decreasing the lifetime of moving mechanical
components and causing energy loss. It is desirable to achieve macroscale superlubricity on …

Macroscale superlubricity of Si-doped diamond-like carbon film enabled by graphene oxide as additives

S Yi, X Chen, J Li, Y Liu, S Ding, J Luo - Carbon, 2021 - Elsevier
Carbon-based materials including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and graphene have been
demonstrated as extraordinary lubricating materials due to its specific structure and …

Macroscale superlubricity under extreme pressure enabled by the combination of graphene-oxide nanosheets with ionic liquid

X Ge, J Li, H Wang, C Zhang, Y Liu, J Luo - Carbon, 2019 - Elsevier
The liquid-superlubricity state has rarely been studied under an average contact pressure
exceeding 300 MPa at the macroscale. In this work, a robust macroscale liquid …

A critical review on liquid superlubricitive technology for attaining ultra-low friction

A Dhanola, N Khanna, KK Gajrani - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
To mitigate and control friction and wear are the primary goals in tribology for a moving
mechanical system. On achieving ultra-low friction and wear, energy efficiency, performance …

Superlubricity of PTFE triggered by green ionic liquids

Q Zheng, M Chhattal, C Bai, Z Zheng, D Qiao… - Applied Surface …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is in the limelight due to its self-lubricating properties and
outstanding corrosion resistance. Nevertheless, it suffers from severe adhesive and abrasive …

Graphene-based aqueous lubricants: Dispersion stability to the enhancement of tribological properties

A Chouhan, S Kumari, TK Sarkar… - … Applied Materials & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
The present investigation demonstrates a green and scalable chemical approach to prepare
aminoborate-functionalized reduced graphene oxide (rGO-AmB) for aqueous lubricants. The …

Two-dimensional molybdenum carbide (MXene) as an efficient nanoadditive for achieving superlubricity under ultrahigh pressure

S Yi, Y Guo, J Li, Y Zhang, A Zhou, J Luo - Friction, 2023 - Springer
In this study, a robust macroscale liquid superlubricity with a coefficient of friction of 0.004
was achieved by introducing molybdenum carbide (Mo2CT x) MXene nanoparticles as …