Fundamentals of Friction and Wear on the Nanoscale

Download or read book Fundamentals of Friction and Wear on the Nanoscale written by Enrico Gnecco and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-08-31 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive review on the latest developments in the field of nanotribology. With contributed chapters covering instrumental aspects, theoretical models, and selected experimental results, this book provides a broad overview of the fundamental issues currently being investigated in the field. The updated third edition includes new topics such as molecular tribology, multiscale structural lubricity, tribofilm growth, nanoscale friction in liquids, and nanotribology at insect-plant interfaces. Written by a highly qualified group of international experts, this book aims to be a key reference on the subject for the next five to ten years, highlighting the importance of understanding the atomistic origins of friction and wear in everyday life and in technical applications.