This study provides a review of recent progress on designs, properties, and mechanisms of
surface texturing and solid lubricants. Firstly, the design and processing of surface texture …

Texturing of the surface is a technique to form the surfaces of the desired pattern. It is
extensively used to alter the mechanical and tribological properties, such as increased …

The exfoliation of graphene has opened a new frontier in material science with a focus on
2D materials. The unique thermal, physical and chemical properties of these materials have …

To enhance the tribological properties of Si 3 N 4 based ceramics, surface textures of
dimples combined with DLC coatings are fabricated on Si 3 N 4/TiC ceramic surface by …

Solar-driven water evaporation is a promising technology for high efficiency water
purification by absorbing solar energy and converted into localized heat. Herein, we report a …

This paper aims to demonstrate an effective surface texturing fabrication approach in
improving the tribological properties of AISI 1045 hardened steel surface. Ultrasonic surface …

Linear textures and cross textures with different processing stepovers were fabricated on the
surface of GCr15 steel by ultrasonic surface rolling processing (USRP). The effects of texture …

The review summarizes high-energy processing techniques applied for additive
manufacturing and surface engineering of cemented carbides and cermets, including laser …

This paper aims to provide a method in improving tribological properties of Al 2 O 3/TiC
ceramics. Biomimetic shark skin was produced on Al 2 O 3/TiC ceramic surfaces by laser …

Dimple-textured surfaces of square arrays with different geometrical parameters (area
density, diameter and depth) were prepared on the surface of GCr15 steel. The friction and …