Researchers tune friction in ionic solids at the nanoscale
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 15:50
in Physics & Chemistry
Friction impacts motion, hence the need to control friction forces. Currently, this is accomplished by mechanistic means or lubrication, but experiments conducted by researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have uncovered a way of controlling friction on ionic surfaces at the nanoscale using electrical stimulation and ambient water vapor.