Studies of Fundamental Processes of Friction, Thin-Film Lubrication and Wear

基于计算机的分子动力学模拟将由薄 边界润滑膜，试图确定哪些原子 和分子尺度过程控制摩擦学性能 这些薄膜，特别是它们的动态，流变和 热力学性质 各种材料依赖 将识别影响这些特性的参数。 感兴趣的材料参数包括分子大小、结构 复杂性、粘接特性、粘接能和固 表面形貌、结构和力学性能。

Computer-based molecular dynamics simulations will be made of thin boundary lubrication films in an attempt to determine which atomic and molecular scale processes control the tribological performance of these films, in particular, their dynamic, rheological and thermodynamic properties. The various materials-dependent parameters which influence these properties will be identified. Materials parameters of interest include molecular size, structural complexity, bonding characteristics, adhesive energies and solid surface morphology, structure and mechanical properties.