New type of friction observed at the nanoscale: A third mechanism for friction has been discovered that holds a polymer chain in the lateral direction

摘要

CONTINUING RESEARCH TO DETERMINE HOW FRICTION occurs at the nanoscale is extremely important to facilitate the development of more efficient machinery. Friction remains as a constant challenge for those in the lubricant industry. In a previous TLT article, we noted that the cost of friction remains enormous and is estimated in Germany to represent about 8 percent of that country's GDP or 200 billion Euros.