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Interfacial friction at action: Interactions, regulation, and applications

  • Zhiran YI
  • , Xiong WANG
  • , Wanbo LI
  • , Xuezhi QIN
  • , Yang LI
  • , Kaiqiang WANG
  • , Yunting GUO
  • , Xing LI
  • , Wenming ZHANG
  • , Zuankai WANG*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Friction is a fundamental force that impacts almost all interface-related applications. Over the past decade, there is a revival in our basic understanding and practical applications of the friction. In this review, we discuss the recent progress on solid-liquid interfacial friction from the perspective of interfaces. We first discuss the fundamentals and theoretical evolution of solid-liquid interfacial friction based on both bulk interactions and molecular interactions. Then, we summarize the interfacial friction regulation strategies manifested in both natural surfaces and artificial systems, focusing on how liquid, solid, gas, and hydrodynamic coupling actions mediate interfacial friction. Next, we discuss some practical applications that are inhibited or reinforced by interfacial friction. At last, we present the challenges to further understand and regulate interfacial friction. © The author(s) 2022.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2153–2180
Number of pages28
JournalFriction
Volume11
Issue number12
Online published13 Mar 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2023

Research Keywords

  • interfacial friction
  • solid-liquid interface
  • interfacial interaction
  • friction regulation
  • HYDRODYNAMIC BOUNDARY-CONDITIONS
  • FREQUENCY-DEPENDENT FRICTION
  • TURBULENT DRAG REDUCTION
  • FAST WATER TRANSPORT
  • CONTACT ELECTRIFICATION
  • CARBON NANOTUBES
  • LUBRICATION MECHANISM
  • NANOSCALE FRICTION
  • SLIPPERY SURFACES

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