November 1, 2025MRS BulletinOpen Access

Below the surface: Nanoscale origins and macroscale control of sliding friction

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CVCynthia A. Volkert MKMatthias Krüger CVCynthia A. Volkert

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This analysis demonstrates the role of nanoscale electronic structure in driving energy dissipation during sliding friction, implying potential for engineered friction control.

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Energy dissipation occurs due to interactions between the electronic structure and mechanical excitations during friction.
Key evidence includes the interaction effects analyzed via atomic force microscopy and material properties.
Observational analysis focused on subsurface characteristics influencing sliding friction at the nanoscale.
Highlights the need for subsurface engineering strategies to harness electronic interactions in friction control.

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Volkert et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6925435ec0ce034ddc357fac https://doi.org/10.1557/s43577-025-01002-w

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This analysis demonstrates the role of nanoscale electronic structure in driving energy dissipation during sliding friction, implying potential for engineered friction control.

Below the surface: Nanoscale origins and macroscale control of sliding friction

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Below the surface: Nanoscale origins and macroscale control of sliding friction

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