The development of a new class of metalworking fluids (MWFs) with unique properties is
essential to achieve energy-efficient and sustainable growth. Ionic liquids (ILs) are molten …

Structural superlubricity refers to the lubrication state in which the friction between two
crystalline surfaces in incommensurate contact is nearly zero; this has become an important …

We report on the structural evolution and low-friction behaviour of silicon (Si) doped
amorphous carbon (aC) films. Si-doped aC films were fabricated by controlling the …

Mechanical components made of alloy steel are susceptible to severe surface wear after
long periods of operation. The construction of protective coatings with high wear resistance …

Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) coatings have attracted enormous scientific and
industrial interest due to their outstanding tribological behavior. The paradigmatic example …

This study used the strengthening grinding process (SGP) to treat the surface of 30CrMnSiA
bearing steels. The effect of the jet angle of SGP on the tribological properties of 30CrMnSiA …

An effective method for the preparation of silver/graphene oxide (Ag/GO) nanocomposite
was developed. The Ag nanoparticles with smaller size and regular structure were …

Herein, garlic oil-functionalized onion-like carbon (OLC) nanoparticles were successfully
prepared through a multistep process involving the carbonization of candle ash followed by …

It is a great challenge to utilize graphene for practical applications in moving parts, which
meet high contact pressure and atmosphere environments. In this work, ultralow friction …

Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) can become a new generation of lubricating materials
because of its unique physicochemical properties. However, the aggregation phenomenon …