Structural superlubricity (SSL), a state of ultralow friction and no wear between two solid
surfaces in contact, offers a fundamental solution for reducing friction and wear. Recent …

More than thirty years ago, it was theoretically predicted that friction for incommensurate
contacts between atomically smooth, infinite, crystalline materials (eg, graphite, MoS 2) is …

Direct characterizations of the two component surfaces of a solid-solid interface are
essential for understanding its various interfacial mechanical, physical, and electrical …

When two surfaces move against each other, often high adhesive strength with low friction is
desired. Then, the interfacial interaction requires a strong directional anisotropy, as provided …

The structural superlubricity (SSL), a state of near-zero friction between two contacted solid
surfaces, has been attracting rapidly increasing research interest since it was realized in …

Solid-state topochemical polymerization (SSTP) requires well-defined geometries and
space symmetries between the starting monomers and resulting polymer, and diacetylenes …

The ultra-low friction observed between water and carbon nanotubes has been extensively
reported recently. In this study, we delve into the factors influencing the liquid–solid friction …

Brownian motors are nanoscale machines that utilize asymmetric physical interactions to
generate directed motion in space. The operation mechanism relies on the random motion …

A systematic investigation on the isotopic and elemental signature, for both stable and
radioactive elements, and mineral contents was performed to examine the characteristics of …

Valves are critical components in Advanced Fluid Control Systems (AFCS), playing a vital
role in applications like soft robotics and medical devices. Traditional mechanical valves …