Channel flow and ductile extrusion of the high Himalayan slab - the Kangchenjunga-Darjeeling profile, Sikkim Himalaya by Searle, M, Szulc, A

“…Leucogranite melts lubricated shear zones, facilitating rapid transport of heat towards the surface. …”

Friction and wear characteristics of electrodeposited nanocrystalline nickel-tungsten alloy films by Haseeb, A.S. Md. Abdul, Albers, U., Bade, Klaus

“…Wear tests were conducted in a pin-on-disc type tribometer under un-lubricated conditions. All the wear tests were carried out at room temperature in air with a controlled relative humidity of 50 +/- 5 at a normal load and linear sliding speed of 1 N and 3 cm s(-1), respectively. …”

Development of AICrN/TiAIN/AIN/TiN nano-coatings for cutting tools by Liew, Willey ,Yun Hsien, Lim, Yee Yan

“…Among all the single-layer coatings tested in vacuum, TiN gave the lowest coefficient of friction (COF), followed by TiAlN and AlCrN This indicated that TiN was the most lubricous coating. At 10 m/min in ambient air in which oxidation took place, AlCrN gave the lowest COF, followed by TiN and TiAlN Among the two types of nano-multilayer coatings tested in vacuum and air, the AlCrN/TiAlN produced lower COF. …”
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Finite element modelling of bilayer iron powder compaction and evaluation on its relative density distribution using imaging technique by Mohd Yusoff, Syamimi

“…Further, it was revealed that the highest local RD distribution on the interface of bilayer iron powder compact was obtained with H/D ratio of 1.6 under lubricated die condition. Besides, under all H/D ratios and low friction coefficient (μ of 0.08), smaller gradient of local RD distribution has been achieved by green bilayer iron powder compact compared to single layer iron powder compact with the same applied conditions.…”
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Tribological behavior of a multi-walled carbon nanotube coated porous ti-ta shape memory alloy. by Hassan, Ahmed G., Mat Yajid, M. A., Saud, S. N., Abu Bakar, T. A., Alsakkaf, Ahmed

“…The improvement of the unique tribological characteristics (self-lubricating and load-bearing capacity) of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) coated on various shape memory alloys (SMAs) is demanded various practical applications. …”

Steady mixed convection flow of a micropolar fluid near the stagnation point on a vertical surface by Lok, Yian Yian, Amin, Norsarahaida A .S., Campean, D., Pop, Loan

“…Practical implications - The theory of micropolar fluids and also the results of the present paper can be used to explain the characteristics in certain fluids such as exotic lubricants, colloidal suspensions or polymeric fluids, liquid crystals, and animal blood. …”

A new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cable insulation using micro-filler material by Yaacob, Mohd. Muhridza

“…The additives used in PVC formulations are mainly plasticizers, stabilizers, lubricants and fillers. Fillers have important roles in modifying the properties of various polymers and lowering the cost of their composites. …”
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Stratified-charge two-stroke stepped-piston engine by Abdul Latiff, Zulkarnain

“…It incorporates a unique three-port transfer system with an accumulator for high induction efficiency, so as to perform very much like a two-stroke engine but equipped with a four-stroke crankcase lubrication system. GT-Power software was used in the development stage to predict the engine output. …”
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n-Heptane isomerization over molybdenum oxide supported catalysts by Abdul Fatah, Nor Aiza, Triwahyono, Sugeng, Abd. Jalil, Aishah

“…Concern over the negative effects of fuel and oil usage on the environment has caused changes in regulations with severe impacts on gasoline, other jet fuels and lubricating oils. In order to improve the octane quality of a gasoline fraction, the refinery industry uses some high-octane rating components that are paraffinic in nature. …”
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Elastomer compatibility study of oil-based and ester-based drilling fluids by Lebai Ismail, Abdul Razak, Mohd. Arshad, Azmi, Abdul Rahman, Abu Talib, Ismail, Nurul Jannah

“…Drilling fluids are used during drilling operation to provide many functions such as to cool the drill bit, provide lubrication and to remove the rock chips known as cuttings from the bottom hole to the surface. …”

Bubbles characterization in foam drilling fluid by Ismail, A. S. I., Sze Yong, Y., Ismail, I., Mamat, N. S.

“…Foam generates low Equivalent Circulation Density (ECD) which makes it a lightweight drilling fluid, apart from possessing good lubricating characteristic and hole cleaning ability. …”

Cutting force prediction when green machining of thin-walled ti-6al-4v under dry and mql-cutting using response surface methodology and artificial neural networks-algorithm by Yanis, M., Mohruni, A. S., Sharif, S., Yani, I., Suzen, Z., Ahmad, Z. A.

“…Therefore, the dry cutting process and minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) were considered to decrease the cost of related to fluid and energy consumption significantly. …”

Drilling of AISI 316L stainless steel: Effect of coolant condition on surface roughness and tool wear by Sultan, Ahmad Zubair, Sharif, Safian, Kurniawan, Denni

“…The drilling was done under flood cooling, minimum quantity of lubrication (MQL) using palm olein, and dry machining. …”

Decarbonized automotive fuel: Liquefied petroleum gas biosynthesis, benefits and drawbacks by L.O. Ajuka, R.A. Kazeem, O.A. Kuti, T.C. Jen, A.S. Afolalu, E.T. Akinlabi

“…Highlights of its benefits, for example, in fuel cells and engine oil lubricity, indicate the prospects, and the limitations, such as wall wetting, icing formation, bubble formation associated risks and lower lean misfire can be addressed by adopting controlled fuel deposition within combustion chamber or utilizing additives, introducing heating element device to de-freeze, advancing ignition timing and redesign of the combustion chamber, respectively. …”
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Hot Forging Die Design Optimization Using FEM Analysis for Near-Net Forming of 18CrNiMo7-6 Steel Pinion Shaft by Nijenthan Rajendran, Charles Chemale Yurgel, Wojciech Z. Misiolek, Ricardo Alves de Sousa

“…Naturally, all the improvements carried out are dependent on other factors such as the conditions of the equipment, operator skills, lubrication, and other variables. A surface heat treatment is also suggested for stress relief as a reliability improvement.…”
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Numerical Reliability Study Based on Rheological Input for Bingham Paste Pumping Using a Finite Volume Approach in OpenFOAM by Robin De Schryver, Khadija El Cheikh, Karel Lesage, Mert Yücel Yardimci, Geert De Schutter

“…Further assessment for lubrication flows, in, e.g., concrete pumping, is still necessary to address concerns of reliability and stability.…”
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Influence of immediate release tablet formulation on dissolution profile of paracetamol by Todorović Nemanja B., Goločorbin-Kon Svetlana S., Kermeci Kristina N., Jovičić-Bata Jelena N., Pavlović Nebojša M., Milijašević Boris Ž., Lalić-Popović Mladena N.

“…Conclusions: The release kinetic of paracetamol is mostly influenced by the type of superdisintegrants and lubricants. Formulation with superdisintegrant technology OptiZorb® demonstrated fastes release rate and thus it is expected to produce the fastest pharmacodynamic effect. .…”
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Influence of Al/(Al+Cr) ratio and doping effects on wear and molten aluminum attack resistance in AlCrN-based PVD coatings for lube-free aluminum die casting by Nelson Delfino Campos Neto, Zachary T. Kloenne, Andras L. Korenyi-Both, Stephen P. Midson, Michael J. Kaufman

“…AlCrN-type PVD coatings are excellent candidates for die coatings; they reduce or eliminate the need for conventional lubricants in aluminum die casting. A variety of AlCrN-based coatings are commercially available, and an understanding of their differences is needed to ensure optimum performance in the die casting process. …”
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Evaluation of Waste Plastic Oil-Biodiesel Blends as Alternative Fuels for Diesel Engines by Chalita Kaewbuddee, Ekarong Sukjit, Jiraphon Srisertpol, Somkiat Maithomklang, Khatha Wathakit, Niti Klinkaew, Pansa Liplap, Weerachai Arjharn

“…A preliminary study was conducted to determine the suitable ratio for the fuel blends in consideration of fuel lubricity and viscosity, and these results indicated that 10% biodiesel—derived from either palm oil or castor oil—in waste plastic oil was optimal. …”
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End-of-Life Liquid Crystal Displays Recycling: Physico-Chemical Properties of Recovered Liquid Crystals by Idriss Moundoungou, Zohra Bouberka, Guy-Joël Fossi Tabieguia, Ana Barrera, Yazid Derouiche, Frédéric Dubois, Philippe Supiot, Corinne Foissac, Ulrich Maschke

“…Many potential uses have been identified for these LC molecules: in new flat LCD panels after purification of the LCs concentrate, in PDLC systems, as lubricants or in thermal applications.…”
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