Ionic liquids (ILs) have emerged as potential lubricants in 2001. Subsequently, there has
been tremendous research interest in ILs from the tribology society since their discovery as …

The reach of tribology has expanded in diverse fields and tribology related research
activities have seen immense growth during the last decade. This review takes stock of the …

Corrosion is a steel deterioration caused by chemical or electrochemical reactions with the
environment. At present there exist various methods of the steel corrosion prevention …

Using nanoadditives in lubricants is one of the most effective ways to control friction and
wear, which is of great significance for energy conservation, emission reduction, and …

Cutting fluid is crucial in ensuring surface quality and machining accuracy during machining.
However, traditional mineral oil-based cutting fluids no longer meet modern machining's …

Friction and wear are ubiquitous, from nano-electro-mechanical systems in biomedicine to
large-scale integrated electric propulsion in aircraft carriers. Applications of nanomaterials …

Graphene is a two-dimensional nanomaterial with a monolayer of atomic thickness. Due to
its high specific surface area, weak interlayer interaction and good chemical stability …

Black phosphorus (BP) with a layered structure has been used gradually as a lubrication
additive in the tribological area. In this study, BP powders are produced via an easy method …

Lubrication has become essential in enhancing engine efficiency in the era of rapid
globalising. The tribological, oxidation and thermal conductivity properties of an engine oil …

Graphene is a single atomic plane of sp2-bound carbon that has attracted considerable
interest in various technologies. On the basis of its unique physical, mechanical, and …