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Physicochemistry aspects on frictional interfaces

Show Author's Information Meirong CAI,  Qiangliang YU,  Feng ZHOU( ),  Weimin LIU
State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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tribochemistry, physicochemistry, friction interfaces, surface adsorption
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Friction exists wherever relative motion occurs and is the main source of energy consumption. Lubrication plays a significant role in improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and prolonging the service life of machines. Surface interactions between two moving solid surfaces or the flow of a fluid (and/or environment) on a solid surface are the primary causes of friction. Apart from the mechanical design of moving parts, surface physicochemistry is of crucial importance to lubrication. This review deals with the frontier research on controlling friction and lubrication, highlights the importance of physicochemistry aspects, and enumerates the state-of-the-art chemistry solutions to tribological issues. It aims at inspiring talented young scientists from different fields to make significant contributions to the area.


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Physicochemistry aspects on frictional interfaces

Show Author's information Meirong CAI, Qiangliang YU, Feng ZHOU( ), Weimin LIU
State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China

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Friction exists wherever relative motion occurs and is the main source of energy consumption. Lubrication plays a significant role in improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and prolonging the service life of machines. Surface interactions between two moving solid surfaces or the flow of a fluid (and/or environment) on a solid surface are the primary causes of friction. Apart from the mechanical design of moving parts, surface physicochemistry is of crucial importance to lubrication. This review deals with the frontier research on controlling friction and lubrication, highlights the importance of physicochemistry aspects, and enumerates the state-of-the-art chemistry solutions to tribological issues. It aims at inspiring talented young scientists from different fields to make significant contributions to the area.

Keywords: tribochemistry, physicochemistry, friction interfaces, surface adsorption

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Received: 22 June 2017
Revised: 22 August 2017
Accepted: 02 September 2017
Published: 27 November 2017
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The work is financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (Nos. 51675512 and 51705504), the National Key Basic Research and Development (973) Program of China (No. 2013CB632301), and Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province (No. 1606RJZA051).

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