Abstract
A molecular dynamics simulation is performed to investigate the factional force and energy transfer dynamics associated with sliding hydroxylated alumina surfaces. The calculated coefficient of friction is in good agreement with a recent experimental study. The dynamics of energy transfer from the interface of the sliding surface is investigated by calculating the surface-surface intermolecular potential and the energy in surface hydroxyl groups. The simulations indicate the experimental friction force arises from energy relaxation. A transition from stick-slip to smooth sliding is observed as the sliding velocity is increased.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 153-159 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Tribology Letters |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 2-3 |
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| State | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- Alumina
- Energy relaxation
- Friction
- Molecular dynamics simulations
- Sliding surfaces
- Stick-slip sliding