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In this study, based on the classical Archard adhesion wear theory, a three-dimensional finite element model was established, with the aim of simulating the failure process of self-lubricating spherical plain ...
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Open AccessDevelopment of a novel cycling impact–sliding wear rig to investigate the complex friction motion
In many industrial devices, impact-sliding wear is caused by a variety of complex vibrations between the contacted interfaces. Under actual conditions, impact and sliding motions do not occur in only one direc...
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Open AccessExperimental investigation of EHD grease lubrication in finite line contacts
The objective of this study was to investigate the grease-lubricated film-forming mechanisms in the finite line contact and to improve the grease-lubricated finite line contact’s film-forming capacity. An elas...
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Open AccessA low-to-high friction transition in gradient nano-grained Cu and Cu-Ag alloys
A unique low-to-high friction transition is observed during unlubricated sliding in metals with a gradient nano-grained (GNG) surface layer. After persisting in the low-friction state (0.2–0.4) for tens of tho...
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Open AccessDesign and characterization of metallic glass/graphene multilayer with excellent nanowear properties
The excellent properties of metallic glass (MG) films make them perfect candidates for the use in miniature systems and tools. However, their high coefficients of friction (COFs) and poor wear resistance consi...
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Open AccessA new mechanism for friction-induced vibration and noise
For years, friction-induced vibration and noise (FIVN) has puzzled many researchers in academia and industry. Several mechanisms have been proposed for explaining its occurrence and quantifying its frequencies...
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Open AccessMicrostructural evolution and oxidation in α/β titanium alloy under fretting fatigue loading
Coupling effects of fretting wear and cyclic stress could result in significant fatigue strength degradation, thus potentially causing unanticipated catastrophic fractures. The underlying mechanism of microstr...
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Open AccessA novel polyionic liquid with lubricity and viscosity-increasing dual functionalities as the additive in aqueous lubrication system
The polyionic liquid poly-PEGMA-r-METAC (PPM) with quaternary ammonium has been synthesized and evaluated as additive in aqueous lubricating fluids. The rheological behavior of aqueous lubricating fluids with ...
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Open AccessModeling and prediction of tribological properties of copper/aluminum-graphite self-lubricating composites using machine learning algorithms
The tribological properties of self-lubricating composites are influenced by many variables and complex mechanisms. Data-driven methods, including machine learning (ML) algorithms, can yield a better comprehen...
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Open AccessErratum to: Finite element simulation and experimental test of the wear behavior for self-lubricating spherical plain bearings
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Open AccessNano friction behaviour between magnetic materials and copper considering the inter-diffusion effect
Copper, permalloy, cobalt, and silicon are the materials that have been widely utilised in magnetic devices. When the size of interest is down to the nanoscale, the inter-diffusion between certain materials be...
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Open AccessBoundary slip and lubrication mechanisms of organic friction modifiers with effect of surface moisture
Surface moisture or humidity impacting the lubrication property is a ubiquitous phenomenon in tribological systems, which is demonstrated by a combination of molecular dynamics (MD) simulation and experiment f...
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Open AccessUnlocking wear resistance in an ultrastrong dual-phase high-entropy alloy by interface-constrained deformation of brittle Laves phases
The pronounced brittleness of hard Laves phase intermetallics is detrimental to their tribological properties at room temperature. In this study, we utilized a heterogeneous structure to engineer an ultrastron...
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Open AccessBionic functional membranes for separation of oil-in-water emulsions
The separation of oil-in-water emulsion is an urgent challenge because its massive production and discharge from daily and industrial activities have caused severe hazards to the ecosystem and serious threats ...