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Prospective study on molecular friction opportunities, challenges, and applications

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper dives deep into the fascinating world of friction on a molecular scale. It applies the geometric potential theory to reveal some hidden secrets from the incredible mechanical properties of spider silk to the fascinating agglomeration of graphene. A new and promising concept is proposed: that friction can accumulate energy. This has the potential to revolutionize many fields in the future. When coupled with fractal theory, the molecular tribology offers a whole new window to design molecule-scale devices.

Source: Thermal Science

DOI: 10.2298/tsci2503679z

Authors: Yu-Ting Zuo, Xiao-Xia Li

Institutions: Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Suzhou University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161

Funder: Education Department of Shaanxi Province