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对薄的边界润滑膜进行，试图确定哪些原子和分子尺度的过程控制这些膜的摩擦学性能，特别是它们的动力学、流变学和热力学性质。将确定影响这些性能的各种与材料有关的参数。感兴趣的材料参数包括分子尺寸、结构复杂性、结合特性、附着能以及固体表面形态、结构和机械性能。

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.