Lubricants, Volume 13, Issue 2

This study investigates the influence of nano-sized reinforcements on aluminum matrix composites’ mechanical and tribological properties. Microstructural analysis revealed that introducing nanoparticles led to grain refinement, reducing the gra...

The block-on-ring friction system is one of the more universal methods of measuring the tribological properties of materials, where we are able to compare the properties of different materials using a prescribed counter sample. When preparing for a t...

This study focuses on addressing the pressing challenge of reusing plastic in an eco-friendly manner. This research aimed to produce synthetic grease through an environmentally friendly pyrolysis technique, utilizing 69% predegraded low-density polye...

High-pressure abrasive water jet (HP-AWJ) cutting is a prominent technology for processing a wide variety of materials. The structural parameters of the nozzle are important for the cutting performance of the HP-AWJ. This paper combines an abrasive p...

Cutting fluid has been widely used to enhance the heat dissipation of cutting systems. However, whether cutting fluid can fully play its role is closely correlated with its thermophysical characteristics, such as viscosity, surface tension, etc. In t...

This study systematically evaluated the wear resistance and mechanical performance of 3D-printed thermoplastic rubber (TPR) and flexible stereolithography (SLA) resin materials for footwear outsoles. Abrasion tests were conducted on 26 samples (2 mat...

In order to meet the dual requirements of hydraulic dynamic sealing to ensure a reduction in friction, this study prepared polyurethane-based magnetorheological elastomers (MREs). The compression performance of isotropic and anisotropic samples under...

The sliding electric contact that is established between the catenary wire and pantograph slider serves as the primary mechanism through which contemporary high-speed railway trains obtain their driving energy. The wear resistance of both the sliders...

The introduction of mechanical energy during a friction process stimulates the system to eliminate this disturbance and find ways for energy dissipation. There are two principal situations: the system is either near equilibrium or far from equilibriu...

Double-row spherical roller bearings are frequently employed as supporting components in mining machinery. In practice, these bearings are lubricated manually, and the bearing chamber is filled with grease, which can lead to issues such as grease was...