Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings have emerged as one of the most promising surface
coatings for applications involving boundary lubrication regime. Some of the characteristics …

Tribological efficiency of industrial applications involving boundary lubrication regime can
be improved to an appreciable extent by the deposition of hard coatings on interacting …

Abstract Development of H and metal dopant-free single phase thick diamond like carbon
(DLC) coating on metal nitride layer for automobile applications is still a challenging task …

Purpose There is a continuous drive in automotive sector to shift from conventional
lubricants to environmental friendly ones without adversely affecting critical tribological …

Featured Application The rotation motion of the valves is important because it ensures the
good functioning of the gas exchange process and a longer life for the valve, the valvetrain …

In a direct acting valve train configuration, tappet rotation plays a key role in improving
lubrication, reducing wear and friction. However, to the best of the authors' knowledge, no …

The study of cam-tappet tribochemistry is on the rise due to the need for a better
understanding of how nanoscopic tribofilms reduce friction (improved engine efficiency) and …

Due to the importance of reducing CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy, many
researchers have focused on studying the cam/follower contact and the ways to reduce …

In an internal combustion engine, a considerable improvement in tribological performance of
components operating under boundary lubrication regime, like cam-tappet interface of valve …

In an internal combustion engine, a considerable improvement in tribological performance of
components operating under boundary lubrication regime, like camtappet interface of valve …