Calculations of the impact of friction and wear on energy consumption, economic
expenditure, and CO 2 emissions are presented on a global scale. This impact study covers …

The current day target for material scientists and researchers is developing a wholesome
material to satisfy the parameters such as durability, manufacturability, low cost, and …

In the mineral processing, mining, oil and gas industries, it is not uncommon to find
mechanical components exposed to degradation and wear from slurries. Polymeric matrix …

The need for new sustainable engineering materials using polymer composites is evolving
every day. Researchers are in a race to develop value‐added products from natural …

In this article, mechanical and tribological performance of the epoxy composites based on
graphite filler and/or date palm fibre are comprehensively discussed. The influence of the …

Nowadays industries are requiring tougher structure, low weight as well as sustainable
materials as compared to existing materials. New materials like hybrid composite materials …

The present study focuses on the fabrication and characterization of an innovative epoxy-
based hybrid composite, designed to enhance its mechanical properties by incorporating …

High wear rates and frictional coefficients have always been the primary reasons for limiting
the service life of critical elements such as pumps, couplings, bushings, bearings and gears …

Graphite filled polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyimide (PI) composites were tested
against tool steel under nominal contact pressure of 6.32 MPa and sliding speed of 1.91 m/s …

The erodent layer hypothesis (ELH) proposes that drumlinization leaves no substantial
stratigraphic record because it is primarily an erosional process that cuts an unconformity …