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Advanced construction of interface structures for tribological applications: from interfacial synthesis and
Chenglong Yang1,2,3, Kang Yang1,3, Yuliang Yin4
1Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Remanufacturing Technology of Aviation Equipments, Anyang Institute of Technology, Avenue West of Yellow River, Anyang 455000, China. angongyangkang@163.com.
Nanoscale
|December 16, 2025
Summary
This review explores how 0D to 3D nanomaterials enhance tribological properties in composites and coatings. It details mechanisms for reduced friction and wear, guiding future high-performance material development.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Tribology
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Nanomaterials exhibit remarkable tribological properties, crucial for advanced material applications.
- Existing research on nanocomposites is extensive, yet systematic reviews on multi-dimensional nanomaterials are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review the application of 0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D nanomaterials in tribology.
- To examine mechanisms of friction reduction, wear resistance enhancement, and superlubricity.
- To provide guidance for developing high-performance tribological materials.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of multi-dimensional nanomaterials (0D, 1D, 2D, 3D).
- Analysis of applications in self-lubricating composites, interfacial coatings, micro-nanostructures, and superlubricity systems.
- Examination of underlying friction and wear reduction mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Detailed review of nanomaterial applications across various tribological systems.
- Summary of synergistic effects and structural design strategies for different nanomaterial dimensions.
- Identification of key mechanisms for friction and wear control.
Conclusions:
- This review offers a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for high-performance tribological material development.
- Future research should focus on advanced applications in energy, precision manufacturing, and biomedicine.
- Understanding structure-property relationships is key for optimizing nanotribological performance.
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