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Tribology of glass materials: The devil’s puzzle
22
Aug
By Nancy McGuire

Tribology of glass materials: The devil’s puzzle

finger touching glass screen

Glass surface characteristics are a product of chemical composition, fabrication conditions and invisible structural changes caused by contact with foreign objects and chemicals. Published in Tribology and Lubrication Technology, September 2024
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Bubble trouble in electric vehicle fluids
17
Jun
By Nancy McGuire

Bubble trouble in electric vehicle fluids

TLT magazine cover July 2024

Air bubbles within and on the surface of electric vehicle fluids are unseen culprits behind a variety of thermal management and lubrication problems.

Published in Tribology and Lubrication Technology, July 2024
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Bioinspired surface micro/nano-topography engineering for tribological applications
26
Mar
By Nancy McGuire

Bioinspired surface micro/nano-topography engineering for tribological applications

Photo of lizard featuring scaly skin pattern
Photo: Konstakal/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Nature provides the inspiration, and 3D printing provides the fabrication for textured surfaces that reduce friction, wear and deformation.

Published in Tribology and Lubrication Technology, March 2023
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