The Cutting Edge of Tribology

A Decade of Progress in Friction, Lubrication and Wear

This book is a compilation of witty and insightful short pieces on scientific developments in the science of friction, lubrication and wear. It focuses on topics that are of interest to practicing scientists, engineers and students in tribology and related areas, and deals with novel and intriguing aspects of this important field. In addition, landmarks of the last decade of tribology are covered, including new world records for low friction and breakthroughs in measurement technology. This anthology, which was originally published over a decade as columns entitled "Cutting Edge" in Tribology & Lubrication Technology magazine of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, is both educational and entertaining. While the style is eminently readable, each column is accompanied by references to the relevant literature.

Contents:

• Opinions and People
• Fundamentals of Friction and Damage
• Lubricating Hard Drives
• New Materials
• New Methods
• Biotribology
• The Contact Conundrum
• Tribochemistry
• Weird and Wonderful Effects in Tribology

Readership: Researchers, scientists and students in tribology, materials study, friction and lubrication research.
Key Features:

• Informative: on new developments in tribology
• Entertaining: written in a witty style
• Authoritative: authored by the editors of the top-ranked tribology journal