Tribology of graphene: A review

Graphene has received significant attention due to its combination of remarkable mechanical, thermal, chemical and electrical properties. Furthermore, due to its superior strength, graphene has great potential for use as an ultra-thin protective coating for various precision components. In this pape...

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Published inInternational journal of precision engineering and manufacturing Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 577 - 585
Main Authors Penkov, Oleksiy, Kim, Hae-Jin, Kim, Hyun-Joon, Kim, Dae-Eun
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Springer Korean Society for Precision Engineering 01.03.2014
Subjects
Engineering
Industrial and Production Engineering
Materials Science
Review
Friction
Graphene
Wear
Tribology
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Summary:Graphene has received significant attention due to its combination of remarkable mechanical, thermal, chemical and electrical properties. Furthermore, due to its superior strength, graphene has great potential for use as an ultra-thin protective coating for various precision components. In this paper, the latest developments in tribological applications of graphene, theoretical simulations of graphene friction and preparation methods are reviewed. It is shown that various graphene coatings can be successfully used to decrease friction and wear in nano-, micro- and macro-mechanical applications. However, the conditions under which graphene serves as an effective protective coating depends on the operating parameters. A comprehensive review is provided with the aim to assess such characteristics of graphene.
ISSN:2234-7593
2005-4602
DOI:10.1007/s12541-014-0373-2