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Tribology: The Hidden Science Behind Friction, Wear and Lubrication

Tribology, the study of friction, lubrication and wear between moving surfaces, saves energy and money but remains little known outside engineering circles. A new overview traces its history from ancient Egyptian log rollers to modern materials science.

The secret world of tribology
Tribology: The Hidden Science Behind Friction, Wear and Lubrication
Nenad Stojkovic · CC BY 2.0 · rights
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Tribology, the study of friction, lubrication and wear between moving surfaces, saves energy and money but remains little known outside engineering circles. A new overview traces its history from ancient Egyptian log rollers to modern materials science.