A systematic review of the recent advances in superlubricity research

Q Zeng, W Zhang - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Friction and the wear caused by friction will not only lead to energy dissipation, but will also
cause damage to the function of mechanical parts, affecting the precision and lifespan of …

Controlled growing of graphdiyne film for friction reduction and antiwear

P Gong, J Li, J Wang, W Wu, C Li, D Wang, J Shi… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Like the multilayered graphene which is the most widely used solid lubricant, graphdiyne
(GDY) as a 2D material holds potential similar prospects but has been rarely researched so …

Macroscale superlubricity with ultralow wear and ultrashort running-in period (∼ 1 s) through phytic acid-based complex green liquid lubricants

C Du, T Yu, L Zhang, H Deng, R Shen… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Liquid superlubricity has attracted much attention, due to its ability to significantly reduce
friction on the macroscale. However, the severe wear caused by the long running-in period …

Macroscale superlubricity of hydrated anions in the boundary lubrication regime

T Han, M Zhao, C Sun, R Zhao, W Xu… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Cations can achieve excellent hydration lubrication at smooth interfaces under both
microscale and macroscale conditions due to the boundary layer composed of hydration …

Preparation and Properties of PDMS Surface Coating for Ultra-Low Friction Characteristics

W Chen, B Xu, Q Tang, S Qian, D Bian, H Li - Langmuir, 2023 - ACS Publications
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) has excellent physical–chemical properties and good
biocompatibility. Thus, PDMS has been widely applied in biomedical applications. However …

In-situ formation of onion-like carbon film by tribo-induced catalytic degradation of hydrocarbon: Effect of lubrication condition and load

X Xu, Q Li, F Su, J Sun, W Li - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
The method of extracting a carbon-based film from a lubricating medium has attracted
considerable interest due to its sustainable lubrication capabilities. However, the effect of the …

Advancing oil-water separation: Design and efficiency of amphiphilic hyperbranched demulsifiers

S Yan, P Jiang, X Zhang, Y Dai, B Sun, Y Guo… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Hypothesis: An innovative strategy for designing high-performance demulsifiers is proposed.
It hypothesizes that integrating mesoscopic molecular simulations with macroscopic …

Ultra-low friction system using special wetting interfaces: Bridging across various wetting regimes

S Zhao, M Li, T Bai, W Lu, X Pei, W Yang, Y Liu… - Tribology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Friction was the main way of energy loss in society, and reducing friction has become a focal
point in current research. Inspired by special wetting phenomena, an asymmetric multiphase …

Research on maintenance-free design and low friction characteristics of industrial robot sliding components

Z Zhu, J Guo - Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
With the continuous progress of industrial automation, the application of industrial robots in
various fields has become increasingly common, and ensuring their efficient and stable …