Superlubricity Mechanisms and Applications
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 916
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydration lubrication; liquid superlubricity; intermolecular and surface forces
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Dear Colleagues,
Superlubricity occurs when the frictional resistance between two surfaces in relative motion is exceptionally low or nearly zero. This phenomenon challenges the traditional understanding of friction and offers significant potential for various applications.
The study and application of superlubricity can potentially revolutionize the design and performance of mechanical systems such as bearings, gears, and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). By reducing friction, it can lead to enhanced energy efficiency, less wear and tear, and longer lifetimes of mechanical components. It also opens up new avenues for research in nanotechnology and surface science, as understanding and harnessing superlubricity requires a deep exploration of the interactions at both the atomic and molecular scale.
The intention of this Special Issue is to share the physical and chemical mechanisms underlying superlubricity and how superlubricity can be harnessed in real-world engineering scenarios.
Dr. Tianyi Han
Dr. Zhongnan Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- liquid superlubricity
- solid superlubricity
- solid liquid combined superlubricity
- superlubricity mechanisms
- superlubricity applications
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