The urgent need for drastic reduction in emissions due to global warming demands a radical
energy transition in transportation. The role of biofuels is fundamental to bridging the current …

Thiadiazole compounds and their derivatives have good carrying capacity and lubricating
properties. Herein, polydopamine can be in situ self-assembled onto gallium-based liquid …

In the Raman analysis of tribofilms produced from organic precursors, the D-and G-band
features are often observed, which resemble the characteristic bands of diamond-like …

Ethanol has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels, but its use can lead to
significant dilution in lubricants, particularly during cold start or heavy traffic. This dilution can …

In this study, size-regulated MOFs (MZ) with high MBT loading were successfully
synthesized by combining mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT), zinc salt, and 2-methylimidazole …

This first regional issue published in STMP highlights the potential and importance of the
research carried out in Latin America regarding surface engineering and tribology. In order …

Fulvic acid (FA) is an organic substance that is widely used in the field of wastewater
treatment, and improving its recycling capacity is a current research hotspot. In this study, a …

In order to meet the increasing demands of friction reduction and wear resistance in heavy-
duty diesel engines, the refined design of surface topography of cylinder liner and piston …

The structure–activity relationship of glyceryl oleate organic friction modifiers and the
difference in interaction with antiwear additives significantly affect the friction and wear …

Conventional methyl silicone oils have poor lubricating properties in boundary lubrication
regions, particularly for ceramic/oxide point contact lubrication. In this study, the residues of …