Experimental and molecular dynamics simulation based investigation to understand tribological performance of graphene reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane (Gr …

A Talapatra, D Datta - Tribology International, 2024 - Elsevier
Ongoing innovative research in tribology aims to develop high-performance polymer
nanocomposite (PNC) materials that offer significant improvements in efficiency, reliability …

Dual neural network for contact temperature and cooling state monitoring in water-lubricated bearings

E Xue, Z Guo, Z Wu, S Jiang, Q Huang, C Yuan - Measurement, 2025 - Elsevier
Harsh operating conditions subject the water-lubricated stern bearings of a ship to a non-
uniform stress field, leading to frequent boundary lubrication between the bearing and shaft …

Filler processing and mixing effects of polyoxymethylene/graphene nanocomposite on tribo-mechanical performances

I Rustamov, L ** high-performance thermal energy storage concrete
M Ren, X Gao, W Tian, S Chen - Journal of Energy Storage, 2025 - Elsevier
The thermal energy storage concrete (TESC) incorporating phase change materials (PCM)
exhibits promising prospects for building energy conservation due to its exceptional thermal …

Multi-objective optimization of 3D printing parameters to fabricate TPU for tribological applications

N Garg, P Kumar - … of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Nowadays, polymers frequently replace metals in several applications where comparable
properties are desired due to the convenience of processing them as per the requirement …

Production and tribological behaviours of self-lubricating polyurethane-based dam** composites with enhanced wear resistance and vibration attenuation

L Zhang, C Dong, C Yuan, X Bai, S Jiang - Wear, 2025 - Elsevier
Owing to the environment-friendliness, the water-lubricated bearings may replace
conventional oil-lubricated bearings, particularly for marine propulsion systems. When the …

Tribological mechanism based on tribo-chemistry and molecular dynamics of polyurea/polyimide shape memory copolymers at high temperature

H Liu, H Qi, S Li, Z Yang, G Zhang, G Zhao, Y Zhang… - Tribology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Exploring the tribological mechanism of the shape memory polymers plays an important role
in designing intelligent lubricating materials. Here, a series of shape memory polyurea …

Study on the tribological properties of MXene reinforced polyurethane composites under dry conditions

Z Feng, M Shao, M Xu, J Zhang, S Chen, T Wang… - Tribology …, 2025 - Elsevier
The mechanical properties of the polymer matrix are crucial for forming a stable and dense
transfer film between the friction pairs, facilitating friction reduction and wear resistance. This …

Tribological performances of polyurethane or phenol-formaldehyde resin solid self-lubricating composites doped with PTFE and Mg-Al LDH

Y Cheng, T Guo, X Li, X Liu, A Su, Z Liu, D Pan… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2025 - Elsevier
Frictional wear has always been one of the main causes of energy consumption and
material loss, and self-lubrication is considered to be the most effective way to control or …

Influence of biodiesel and water dilution on ZDDP antiwear performance: an in-situ AFM study combined with macroscopic experiments

S Jiang, T Yamana, JM Martin, Y Yuan, K Kuriyagawa… - Wear, 2025 - Elsevier
When compression-ignition (CI) engines are fueled by biodiesel, the engine oil is prone to
the dilution of biodiesel and water due to the incomplete combustion, resulted by a higher …