THERMAL SCIENCE
International Scientific Journal
PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON MOLECULAR FRICTION OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND APPLICATIONS
ABSTRACT
This paper dives deep into the fascinating world of friction on a molecular scale. It applies the geometric potential theory to reveal some hidden secrets from the incredible mechanical properties of spider silk to the fascinating agglomeration of graphene. A new and promising concept is proposed: that friction can accumulate energy. This has the potential to revolutionize many fields in the future. When coupled with fractal theory, the molecular tribology offers a whole new window to design molecule-scale devices.
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PAPER SUBMITTED: 2023-11-11
PAPER REVISED: 2024-07-07
PAPER ACCEPTED: 2024-07-07
PUBLISHED ONLINE: 2025-07-06
THERMAL SCIENCE YEAR
2025, VOLUME
29, ISSUE
Issue 3, PAGES [1679 - 1683]
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