In recent years, increased environmental concern and regulations have fueled a search for
new lubricant additives with reduced environmental impact. Owing to their attractive …

Friction and wear are ubiquitous, from nano-electro-mechanical systems in biomedicine to
large-scale integrated electric propulsion in aircraft carriers. Applications of nanomaterials …

The waste-to-wealth concept aims to promote a future sustainable lifestyle where waste
valorization is seen not only for its intrinsic benefits to the environment but also to develop …

In spite of good development and progress in lubricants, billions US dollars are being lost in
many industries and motor vehicles globally due to engine frictions. Therefore, there is a …

Friction and wear are unavoidable in mechanical movement. The use of lubricants with nano-
additives can effectively reduce friction and wear, which is of great significance to saving …

In this paper, we review recent research developments regarding the tribological
performances of a series of inorganic nano-additives in lubricating fluids. First, we examine …

Lubricant additives can effectively enhance the performance and environmental adaptability
of lubricants and reduce the energy loss and machine wear caused by friction …

Graphene, a two-dimensional hexagonal honeycomb carbon structure, is widely used in
membrane technologies thanks to its unique optical, electrical, mechanical, thermal …

Advances in lubricants are vital to the pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainable
development. It is well known that the essence of lubricating oil is lubricant additives …

Automotive engine oils demand superior tribological properties to prolong the lifespan of
mechanical components. This study contributes to that objective by investigating the impact …