The reactive force-field (ReaxFF) interatomic potential is a powerful computational tool for
exploring, developing and optimizing material properties. Methods based on the principles …

This review covers areas where our understanding of the mechanisms underlying
nanoindentation has been increased by atomistic studies of the nanoindentation process …

Solid-liquid lubricating system, composed of amorphous carbon (aC) and fluid lubricant,
arouses enormous interest due to its excellent tribological performance. However, the …

Graphene exhibits great potential as a lubricant additive to enhance the antifriction capacity
of moving mechanical components in synergism with amorphous carbon (aC) as a solid …

We investigated the evolution of structure and microscopic residual stress at the SiC/Al
interface at the atomic scale during nanoindentation by using molecular dynamics …

Combining an amorphous carbon (aC) film with a lubricating oil can significantly improve the
friction performance and lifetime of moving mechanical components. However, the friction …

Amorphous carbon (aC) film provides ultralow friction when combined with lubricating oil.
However, it is unclear how textured surfaces affect the friction behavior of aC at atomic scale …

Hydrogenated amorphous carbon (aC: H) film exhibits the superlubricity phenomena as
rubbed against dry sliding contacts. However, its antifriction stability strongly depends on the …

The dependence of friction behaviors of the self-mated aC system on sliding velocity, v, and
contact pressure, P, was investigated systematically by reactive molecular dynamics …

The study investigated the bias-induced oxidation through ReaxFF molecular dynamics
simulations in order to bridge the knowledge gaps in the understanding of physical …