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Li Chen^1,2, Cong Lin³, Diwei Shi^1,2

¹Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.

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|October 10, 2023

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A new machine learning system automates the selection and testing of structural superlubricity materials, achieving high accuracy and speed for micro-scale graphite flakes. This breakthrough accelerates research and application of low-friction technologies.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Tribology
Machine Learning

Background:

Structural superlubricity offers near-zero friction and wear, crucial for micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), mechanical engineering, and energy.
Practical application hinges on efficient mass transfer and performance evaluation of superlubricity materials.
Existing automated methods like roll printing and stamping are insufficient for high-throughput material preparation and testing.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a machine learning-assisted system for fully automated selective transfer and tribological performance measurement of structural superlubricity materials.
To overcome limitations in material preparation yield rates and enable high-throughput evaluation.
To facilitate the practical application of structural superlubricity by improving efficiency and accuracy.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a machine learning algorithm for precise selection of micro-scale graphite flakes with superlubricity properties.
Development of an automated system for assembling 100 graphite flakes into pre-designed patterns.
Integration of automated tribological performance measurement for selected flakes on Si3N4 substrates.

Main Results:

The system achieves over 98% accuracy in selecting suitable graphite flakes.
Assembly of 100 graphite flakes into patterns is completed within 100 minutes, 15 times faster than manual operations.
Automated tribological testing of over 100 flakes provides statistical results for new interfaces, surpassing traditional methods.

Conclusions:

The developed machine learning-assisted system significantly enhances the efficiency and accuracy of structural superlubricity material evaluation.
This automated approach accelerates fundamental research and promotes the practical application of superlubricity in various fields.
The system's robustness and high throughput capabilities address critical bottlenecks in the development of advanced low-friction materials.