Calculations of the impact of friction and wear on energy consumption, economic
expenditure, and CO 2 emissions are presented on a global scale. This impact study covers …

The special mechanical properties of nanoparticles allow for novel applications in many
fields, eg, surface engineering, tribology and nanomanufacturing/nanofabrication. In this …

Molecular simulation is a powerful computational tool for a broad range of applications
including the examination of materials properties and accelerating drug discovery. At the …

Lubricated contact processes are studied using classical molecular dynamics simulations for
determining the entire range of the Stribeck curve. Therefore, the lateral movement of two …

Nonequilibrium molecular dynamics (NEMD) simulations have provided unique insights into
the nanoscale behaviour of lubricants under shear. This review discusses the early history of …

Abstract 2D materials such as graphene, MoS2, and hexagonal BN are the most advanced
solid lubricating materials with superior friction and anti‐wear performance. However, as a …

Friction, lubrication, adhesion, and wear are prevalent physical phenomena in everyday life
and in many key technologies. This book incorporates a bottom-up approach to friction …

As a hot topic in recent years, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation has become an effective
tool in tribochemistry and lubrication investigations, which provides unique insight on …

CO 2/N 2 switchable surfactants have recently attracted significant attention in enhanced oil
recovery. Their environmental and economic benefits are the main driving forces for their …

Mysteries about the origin of friction have remained for centuries. Especially, how friction is
tuned by an electric field is still unclear. Present tuning mechanisms mainly focus on the …