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Materials scientists are measuring the rolling friction of tiny, micrometer-sized particles. These measurements permit them to better understand everyday products such as concrete.

ETH Zurich scientists measure rolling friction in micrometer-sized particles, enhancing understanding of suspensions in ...

Suspensions are widespread in industry and everyday life. By a suspension, materials scientists mean a liquid in which tiny, ...

The buildup of static charge often occurs due to friction. At a microscopic level, even smooth surfaces are rough and irregular.

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Abstract: Aiming at the temperature failure for wet friction interface within mechanical transmissions, this article constructs a single-pair asperities contact model, which considers the influence of ...