Microscale superlubricity could pave way for future improved electromechanical devices
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 12:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Lubricity measures the reduction in mechanical friction and wear by a lubricant. These are the main causes of component failure and energy loss in mechanical and electromechanical systems. For example, one-third of the fuel-based energy in vehicles is expended in overcoming friction. So superlubricity—the state of ultra-low friction and wear—holds great promise for the reduction of frictional wear in mechanical and automatic devices.