Friction is a phenomenon that exists extensively in nature and industry; it has proven
necessary in daily life and beneficial in energy scavenging but is also alleged to be the main …

Superlubricity, the state of ultralow friction between two sliding surfaces, has become a
frontier subject in tribology. Here, a state-of-the-art review of the phenomena and …

Self‐healing and flexibility are significant for many emerging applications of secondary
batteries, which have attracted broad attention. Herein, a self‐healing flexible quasi‐solid Zn …

To mitigate and control friction and wear are the primary goals in tribology for a moving
mechanical system. On achieving ultra-low friction and wear, energy efficiency, performance …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by the lubrication dysfunction of a cartilage sliding
interface caused by chronic joint inflammation, and effective nonsurgical therapy for …

Cations can achieve excellent hydration lubrication at smooth interfaces under both
microscale and macroscale conditions due to the boundary layer composed of hydration …

Ceramic friction pairs lubricated with chlorinated-phenyl and methyl-terminated silicone oil
(CPSO) systems have potential applications in the aerospace industry. In this study, the …

Black phosphorus (BP) is a new class of two-dimensional (2D) layered material, which
shows the unanticipated characteristics in many aspects including electronics, transistors …

Controlling the friction coefficient is crucial for smart friction management and the reduction
of energy consumption. The exploration of the mechanisms for regulating friction coefficients …

New fabrication methods and lubrication materials must be developed to improve the
lubrication performance of artificial joints and increase the lubrication duration. Herein, a …