Friction between tiny particles explains the bizarre properties of cornstarch in fluid. ... which give shear-thickened fluids their near-solid feel, says lead study author Ryohei Seto, also at C.U ...

Atoms slip against one another, eventually sticking in various combinations. Tectonic plates do the same, sliding across each ...

Solid state lubricant uses atomically thin sheets to achieve extremely low friction Feb 18, 2025 Microscale superlubricity could pave way for future improved electromechanical devices ...

Figure 1: Single-molecule experiments reveal frictional interactions between a pair of sliding F-actin filaments. These experiments reveal several notable features of sliding friction between a ...

Explanation for friction: Origin of sliding friction between solid objects. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2012 / 05 / 120528100250.htm ...

The frictional forces of such movements were thought to be minimal, similar to the hydrodynamic friction created by pulling an object through water. But when Dogic’s team dragged two actin filaments ...

Solid-on-solid friction results from drag caused by forces between atoms held in place in a crystal, but adding a bit of liquid between them reduces the force considerably.

Through a multi-university collaboration, researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered a new, solid lubricating mechanism that can reduce friction in machinery at extremely high temperatures. It works ...

More information: Hanglin Li et al, Advanced Solid Lubrication with COK-47: Mechanistic Insights on the Role of Water and ...

Through a multi-university collaboration, researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered a new, solid lubricating mechanism that can reduce friction in machinery at extremely high temperatures. It works ...