Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers for Aqueous Boundary Lubrication
An extremely efficient lubrication system is achieved in synovial joints by means of bio-lubricants and sophisticated nanostructured surfaces that work together. Molecular bottlebrush structures play crucial roles for this superior tribosystem. For example, lubricin is an important bio-lubricant, an...
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| description | An extremely efficient lubrication system is achieved in synovial joints by means of bio-lubricants and sophisticated nanostructured surfaces that work together. Molecular bottlebrush structures play crucial roles for this superior tribosystem. For example, lubricin is an important bio-lubricant, and aggrecan associated with hyaluronan is important for the mechanical response of cartilage. Inspired by nature, synthetic bottlebrush polymers have been developed and excellent aqueous boundary lubrication has been achieved. In this review, we summarize recent experimental investigations of the interfacial lubrication properties of surfaces coated with bottlebrush bio-lubricants and bioinspired bottlebrush polymers. We also discuss recent advances in understanding intermolecular synergy in aqueous lubrication including natural and synthetic polymers. Finally, opportunities and challenges in developing efficient aqueous boundary lubrication systems are outlined. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-53965d45a8bc4bef9852b93e9f1e7bd02023-12-03T14:19:16ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602022-07-011413272410.3390/polym14132724Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers for Aqueous Boundary LubricationXiaoyan Liu0Per M. Claesson1School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710062, ChinaDivision of Surface and Corrosion Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE-100 44 Stockholm, SwedenAn extremely efficient lubrication system is achieved in synovial joints by means of bio-lubricants and sophisticated nanostructured surfaces that work together. Molecular bottlebrush structures play crucial roles for this superior tribosystem. For example, lubricin is an important bio-lubricant, and aggrecan associated with hyaluronan is important for the mechanical response of cartilage. Inspired by nature, synthetic bottlebrush polymers have been developed and excellent aqueous boundary lubrication has been achieved. In this review, we summarize recent experimental investigations of the interfacial lubrication properties of surfaces coated with bottlebrush bio-lubricants and bioinspired bottlebrush polymers. We also discuss recent advances in understanding intermolecular synergy in aqueous lubrication including natural and synthetic polymers. Finally, opportunities and challenges in developing efficient aqueous boundary lubrication systems are outlined.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/13/2724bioinspired bottlebrush polymersaqueous boundary lubricationfrictionwear resistance |
| spellingShingle | Xiaoyan Liu Per M. Claesson Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers for Aqueous Boundary Lubrication Polymers bioinspired bottlebrush polymers aqueous boundary lubrication friction wear resistance |
| title | Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers for Aqueous Boundary Lubrication |
| title_full | Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers for Aqueous Boundary Lubrication |
| title_fullStr | Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers for Aqueous Boundary Lubrication |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers for Aqueous Boundary Lubrication |
| title_short | Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers for Aqueous Boundary Lubrication |
| title_sort | bioinspired bottlebrush polymers for aqueous boundary lubrication |
| topic | bioinspired bottlebrush polymers aqueous boundary lubrication friction wear resistance |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/13/2724 |
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