Fabrication of AFM‐Compatible Hydrogel Probe to Achieve Hydration Superlubrication in Salt Solutions DOI Open Access
Zhuolin Wu, Rui Zhang, Jinjin Li

et al.

Small, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

Abstract Hydrogels demonstrate effective lubricating properties, but the underlying mechanisms at nanoscale remain elucidated. In this study, a novel strategy is proposed by fabricating hydrogel probes compatible with atomic force microscopy (AFM) to establish superlubrication system based on hydration interactions. The probe made of polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA)‐based microspheres, which can achieve an extremely low friction coefficient 0.0014 when sliding mica surface in NaCl solution. coefficients salt solutions sequence μ(NaCl) < 0.01 μ(KCl) μ(LiCl), contradicts ion capacity (K + Na Li ), suggesting that hydrogel‐based lubrication systems are governed interplay between and ions‐polymer interactions simultaneously. observed solution ascribed superior ions, forms stable smooth layer within contact zone. This work provides new avenues for AFM‐based studies, also significantly advances comprehension

Language: Английский

Tribology in Nature: Inspirations for Advanced Lubrication Materials DOI Open Access
Chenxi Qin, Hao Yang, Yaqiong Lü

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Advanced Materials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Abstract Friction‐induced energy consumption is a significant global concern, driving researchers to explore advanced lubrication materials. In nature, vital for the life cycle of animals, plants, and humans, playing key roles in movement, predation, decomposition. After billions years evolution, natural exhibits remarkable professionalism, high efficiency, durability, intelligence, offering valuable insights designing This review focuses on mechanisms organisms advancements biomimetic soft matter It begins by summarizing common biological behaviors their underlying mechanisms, followed current design strategies The then outlines development performance these materials based different strategies. Finally, it discusses potential research directions prospects will be resource advancing

Language: Английский

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Fabrication of AFM‐Compatible Hydrogel Probe to Achieve Hydration Superlubrication in Salt Solutions DOI Open Access
Zhuolin Wu, Rui Zhang, Jinjin Li

et al.

Small, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

Abstract Hydrogels demonstrate effective lubricating properties, but the underlying mechanisms at nanoscale remain elucidated. In this study, a novel strategy is proposed by fabricating hydrogel probes compatible with atomic force microscopy (AFM) to establish superlubrication system based on hydration interactions. The probe made of polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA)‐based microspheres, which can achieve an extremely low friction coefficient 0.0014 when sliding mica surface in NaCl solution. coefficients salt solutions sequence μ(NaCl) < 0.01 μ(KCl) μ(LiCl), contradicts ion capacity (K + Na Li ), suggesting that hydrogel‐based lubrication systems are governed interplay between and ions‐polymer interactions simultaneously. observed solution ascribed superior ions, forms stable smooth layer within contact zone. This work provides new avenues for AFM‐based studies, also significantly advances comprehension

Language: Английский

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