Tribology of hybrid nanofiller/polymer nanocomposites

Friction and wear of materials are worldwide issues, affecting everything from simple tools to industrial machine components, medical equipment, and microelectrochemical and nanomechanical systems. Tribological interactions are thought to account for 23% of the world’s total energy consumption. The issues posed by friction and material wear have prompted the development of new technologies aimed at lowering the high cost of maintaining machinery while also improving the wear resistance of materials.