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Physicochemistry aspects on frictional interfaces

open access: yesFriction, 2017
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
Meirong Cai   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strategies for Enhancing Thermal Conductivity of PDMS in Electronic Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review explores effective strategies for enhancing heat dissipation in Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)‐based composites, focusing on particle optimization, 3D network design, and multifunctional integration. It offers key insights into cutting‐edge methods and simulations that are advancing thermal management in modern electronic devices.
Xiang Yan, Marisol Martin‐Gonzalez
wiley   +1 more source

Diamond and diamond-like carbon for tribology and corrosion protection: a retrospective review

open access: yesFunctional Diamond
Diamond and diamond-like carbon (DLC) films serve as cornerstone materials in surface engineering for tribology and corrosion protection. Diamond films, synthesized via chemical vapor deposition, offer exceptional hardness, thermal conductivity, and ...
Chenglong Mou   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Inspired by spider silk to prepare biomimetic high-performance bovine serum albumin adhesive to strengthen the interfacial and tribological performance of fabric composites

open access: yesFriction
The interfacial adhesion between fibers and the resin matrix is considered to be one of the pivotal elements in determining the comprehensive properties of fabric composites.
Yaohui He   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anti‐Slip Material‐Based Strategies and Approaches

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review highlights the principle mechanisms of slipping at the microscale, linking contact mechanics with a friction behavior model for surface interfaces. Main strategies to develop anti‐slip properties to the surfaces are discussed alongside standardized testing approaches.
Sogand Abbaspoor‐Zanjani   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Super‐Durable, Tough Shape‐Memory Polymeric Materials Woven from Interlocking Rigid‐Flexible Chains

open access: yesAdvanced Science
Developing advanced engineering polymers that combine high strength and toughness represents not only a necessary path to excellence but also a major technical challenge.
Jing Xu   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

The influence of heterogenous porosity on silicon nitride/steel wear in lubricated rolling contact [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
Heterogeneous porosity is detected on the surface and subsurface of hot isostatically pressed (HIPed) silicon nitride spherical rolling elements. The extent of the localised porosity accounts for an area of 6% of the rolling element surface and 4% of the
Hadfield, M, Kang, J
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Hydrogel‐Based Functional Materials: Classifications, Properties, and Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Conductive hydrogels have emerged as promising materials for smart wearable devices due to their outstanding flexibility, multifunctionality, and biocompatibility. This review systematically summarizes recent progress in their design strategies, focusing on monomer systems and conductive components, and highlights key multifunctional properties such as
Zeyu Zhang, Zao Cheng, Patrizio Raffa
wiley   +1 more source

Light‐controlled switchable underwater adhesive

open access: yesSmartMat
Despite extensive efforts in designing and preparing switchable underwater adhesives, it is not easy to regulate the underwater adhesion strength locally and remotely.
Song Yang   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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