Fundamentals of Friction and Wear on the Nanoscale

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Fundamentals of Friction and Wear on the Nanoscale is written by Enrico Gnecco and published by Springer Nature. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3031630653 (ISBN 10) and 9783031630651 (ISBN 13).

This book offers a comprehensive review on the latest developments in the field of nanotribology. With contributed chapters covering instrumental aspects, theoretical models, and selected experimental results, this book provides a broad overview of the fundamental issues currently being investigated in the field. The updated third edition includes new topics such as molecular tribology, multiscale structural lubricity, tribofilm growth, nanoscale friction in liquids, and nanotribology at insect-plant interfaces. Written by a highly qualified group of international experts, this book aims to be a key reference on the subject for the next five to ten years, highlighting the importance of understanding the atomistic origins of friction and wear in everyday life and in technical applications.