Soft materials or soft condensed matter are being globally developed for various
technological applications for chemical, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, agri-business …

This study investigates the effects of interfacial wear characteristics on stick-slip vibration
under different normal loads. The results reveal that the amplitude and frequency of stick-slip …

Silver matrix composites are known for their low friction coefficient and high wear resistance,
making them promising for various practical applications. In this study, we investigate the …

Graphene has enormous potential as a solid lubricant at sliding electrical contact interfaces
of micro-/nanoelectromechanical systems that suffer severe wear. Understanding the …

The moiré superlattices (MSL) of twist two-dimensional van der Waals heterointerfaces
accompanying with interfacial lattice distortion present abundant attractive physical …

Friction and wear are the main forms of material surface failure. Surface modification is very
effective in friction reduction and wear resistance systems. Therefore, as a method of surface …

The preparation of surface texture by EDM is considered as an effective method to improve
the tribological properties of mechanical parts. In this study, a new water-in-oil (W/O) working …

We explore dynamic structural superlubricity for the case of a relatively large contact area,
where the friction force is proportional to the area (exceeding∼ 100 nm 2) experimentally …

Superlubricity, a novel lubricity mode ascribing to moiré superlattice (MSL), has attracted
attention in ultra-precise manufacture, microelectronic devices, and national defense areas …

The friction behavior of widespread clay minerals is a major concern in many geo-
engineering problems, such as the stability of soft soil foundations and the induction of …