The fundamental mechanisms of solid lubrication are reviewed with examples from well-
known solid lubricants like the transition metal dichalcogenides and diamond-like carbon …

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 …

We present a comprehensive multiwavelength Raman investigation of a variety of
hydrogenated amorphous carbons (aC: H), ranging from polymeric aC: H to diamond-like …

Hydrogenated amorphous carbon (aC: H) is capable of providing a near-frictionless
lubrication state when rubbed in dry sliding contacts. Nevertheless, the mechanisms …

The original Handbook of Surface and Interface Analysis: Methods for Problem-Solving was
based on the authors' firm belief that characterization and analysis of surfaces should be …

Superlubricity refers to a sliding regime in which contacting surfaces move over one another
without generating much adhesion or friction [1]. From a practical application point of view …

The anti-friction of diamond-like carbon (DLC) is achieved by a well-developed
carbonaceous transfer layer, and Ti-doped DLC is developed into a robustly built-up …

Tribological interfaces between silicon-based ceramics, such as Si3N4 or SiC, are
characterized by high friction and wear in unlubricated conditions. A solution to this problem …

Despite continuous improvements in machine elements over the past few decades,
lubrication issues have impeded human exploration of the universe because single solid or …

Diamond and diamondlike carbon (DLC) films exhibit a wide range of sometimes
contradictory tribological behavior. Experimentally, isolating the influences of factors such as …