This paper reviews the potential of polymer and ceramic matrix composites for
aerospace/space vehicle applications. Special, unique and multifunctional properties arising …

It is realized that the addition of a small percentage of rigid nanoparticles to polymers
significantly improves many of their mechanical properties, especially stiffness and strength …

The wear and friction behavior of ultralow wear polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)/α-alumina
composites first described by Burris and Sawyer in 2006 has been heavily studied, but the …

A comparative analysis of seven PTFE composites is presented showing how properties of
PTFE can be improved even if the most attractive characteristic of low friction is lost due to …

The present study reviews tribology research on bulk polymers and coatings, employed in
several applications, including air-conditioning, refrigeration, and thrust pad bearings …

The friction and wear performance of pure polyamide-6 (PA-6), 5wt%, 15wt% graphite filled
polyamide-6 and 4wt% wax filled polyamide-6 (PA-6+ 4% wax) sliding against stainless …

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) lamellar materials have unique molecular structures and
mechanical properties, among which molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2) and graphitic carbon …

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is widely used in tribological applications. However, it faces
challenges due to its high wear rate. Reinforcement of additives in PTFE reduces its wear …

Mechanical properties and tribological behavior of nylon composites filled with zinc oxides
were investigated in this paper. Different effects of ZnO particles and ZnO whiskers filling on …

Tribological studies have shown that polytetrafluoroethylene@ phenolic resin core/shell
(PTFE@ PR) composite maintained excellent tribological properties under harsh working …