Friction reduction in low-load hydrodynamic lubrication with a hydrophobic surface

Tribology International

Volumn 40, Issue 2 SPEC. ISS., 2007, Pages 154-159

  Choo, J H ^a   Spikes, H A ^a   Ratoi, M ^a   Glovnea, R ^a   Forrest, A ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Friction measurement; Hydrodynamic lubrication; Hydrophobic coating

Indexed keywords

FRICTION; GLYCEROL; HYDRODYNAMICS; LOADS (FORCES); LUBRICATION; SURFACE STRUCTURE;

FRICTION COEFFICIENT; FRICTION REDUCTION; HYDRODYNAMIC LUBRICATION; HYDROPHOBIC COATING;

HYDROPHOBICITY;

EID: 33748929634     PISSN: 0301679X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2005.09.006     Document Type: Article

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