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Understanding the friction of atomically thin layered materials

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  • David Andersson

    (Stockholm University, AlbaNova University Center
    Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU))

  • Astrid S. Wijn

    (Stockholm University, AlbaNova University Center
    Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU))

Abstract

Friction is a ubiquitous phenomenon that greatly affects our everyday lives and is responsible for large amounts of energy loss in industrialised societies. Layered materials such as graphene have interesting frictional properties and are often used as (additives to) lubricants to reduce friction and protect against wear. Experimental Atomic Force Microscopy studies and detailed simulations have shown a number of intriguing effects such as frictional strengthening and dependence of friction on the number of layers covering a surface. Here, we propose a simple, fundamental, model for friction on thin sheets. We use our model to explain a variety of seemingly contradictory experimental as well as numerical results. This model can serve as a basis for understanding friction on thin sheets, and opens up new possibilities for ultimately controlling their friction and wear protection.

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  • David Andersson & Astrid S. Wijn, 2020. "Understanding the friction of atomically thin layered materials," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 11(1), pages 1-7, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:11:y:2020:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-019-14239-2
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-14239-2
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