The need for energy efficiency is leading to the growing use of additives that reduce friction
in thin film boundary and mixed lubrication conditions. Several classes of such friction …

This work aims to review the literature studies based on the application of stearic acid (SA)
in a large range of industrial and academic formulations, given the benefits arisen from this …

For the successful development and application of lubricants, a full understanding of the
nanoscale behavior of complex tribological systems is required, but this is difficult to obtain …

The structure and friction of fatty acid surfactant films adsorbed on iron oxide surfaces
lubricated by squalane are examined using large-scale molecular dynamics simulations …

Self-assembled monolayers of fatty acids were formed on stainless steel by room-
temperature solution deposition. The acids are covalently bound to the surface as …

During the last sixty years there have been consistent reports in the literature that in the
boundary lubrication regime, some, but not all, solutions of organic friction modifiers give …

The normal and friction forces between layers of three fatty acids (stearic, oleic, and linoleic
acid) and a rosin acid (dehydroabietic acid) have been measured in n-hexadecane with a …

Abstract In this study, superhydrophobic 17–4 PH stainless steel surfaces were fabricated for
applications in harsh marine environment. The impacts of the substrate's surface roughness …

A recurring challenge in extracting energy from ambient motion is that devices must maintain
high harvesting efficiency and a positive user experience when the interface is undergoing …

From corrosion inhibition to lubrication, a detailed understanding of the interactions between
surfactants and iron oxide surfaces is critical for a range of industrial applications. However …