Novel high-heat lubricant drastically reduces friction

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 04, 2025 In a joint effort spanning multiple universities, researchers at Virginia Tech have identified a new solid lubricating strategy that can significantly reduce friction in high-temperature machinery. Performing well beyond the thermal limits where traditional options like graphite fail, this technology was featured in Nature Communications. "This breakthrough solid-state lubricant could chan

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Novel high-heat lubricant drastically reduces friction
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 04, 2025
In a joint effort spanning multiple universities, researchers at Virginia Tech have identified a new solid lubricating strategy that can significantly reduce friction in high-temperature machinery. Performing well beyond the thermal limits where traditional options like graphite fail, this technology was featured in Nature Communications. "This breakthrough solid-state lubricant could chan