Robust microscale structural superlubricity between graphite and nanostructured surface.

ABSTRACT: Structural superlubricity is a state of nearly zero friction and no wear between two contacted solid surfaces. However, such state has a certain probability of failure due to the edge defects of graphite flake. Here, we achieve robust structural superlubricity state between microscale graphite flakes and nanostructured silicon surfaces under ambient condition. We find that the friction is always less than 1 μN, the differential friction coefficient is on the order of 10^-4, without observable wear. This is attributed to the edge warping of graphite flake on the nanostructured surface under concentrated force, which eliminate the edge interaction between the graphite flake and the substrate. This study not only challenges the traditional understanding in tribology and structural s

SUBMITTER: Huang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10202915 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature