In a recent study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, researchers performed an in situ tribomicroscopy to explore the lubrication mechanisms of edible PCM (phase change materials) using ...

The term tribology is derived from the Greek word "tribo" meaning rubbing and "logy" meaning knowledge. The original applications by the Greeks of tribology were in trying to understand the motion of ...

Natural lubricant products can contain fewer ingredients than traditional chemical-containing lubricants. Some products may contain only vegan or organic ingredients. Some people opt for natural lube ...

An oil-free super-lubricant created from potato proteins could pave the way for sustainable engineering and biomedical applications, thanks to new research. An oil-free super-lubricant created from ...

Friction and wear pose enormous challenges to 21st Century mechanical and electromechanical systems. By one estimate, 6% of the gross national product is wasted through its impact. Tribology is the ...

RAILWAY AGE, JULY 2021 ISSUE: Today’s suppliers are not only providing lubrication and friction management systems that significantly reduce rail wear and fuel expenses, but also developing ...

When doctors implant artificial joints in patients, they usually have to replace the devices after 10 years because the lack of good lubrication causes the joints to wear out. To find a better ...

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SamSan SLC, a solid lubricant coating manufacturer in Korea with a long-standing history in eco-friendly material science, announced the official ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Engineers who build components to last are naturally concerned with wear. There are different types of wear, and some ...