Two-dimensional materials with graphene-like structure have gained remarkable attention, because they have demonstrated remarkable tribological properties, even when applying only one or a few atomic layers of the material to the contact zone. However, the mechanisms...

Bottom-up multiscale modelling has proven to be a powerful tool for predicting the deformation and damage of fibre-reinforced polymer composites. In this strategy, three scales of the composite are considered: the ply level (μm scale), the laminate level (mm scale)...

Established in 1966, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is a national R&D institute set up by government and industry. ARAI provides services of R&D, Testing & Evaluation, Certification & Standardization, Education & Training,...

Despite the ubiquitous use of soft aqueous hydrogels in biomedical applications, one of the major challenges is the ability to precisely control the mechanical properties of soft biomaterials to meet specific needs. However, the accurate and precise determination of...

The wettability of a surface is defined by the interfacial chemical properties of both the liquid and solid phase. Measuring the contact angle with water is an important method to characterise how hydrophobic or hydrophilic a surface is i.e., how it interacts with...

There are approximately 90,000 Total Hip Replacements (THRs) conducted each year in the UK. THR is without a doubt one of the most successful intervention strategies for hip disease. However, these benefits come with problems associated with the use of metallic...

Modern tribology allows for a deeper understanding on how surfaces slide together triggering an improvement in protective coating for challenging conditions such as the one met in aeronautic. Knowledge has notably progressed through the use of advanced tribometer that...

The deposition of thin films is a key surface engineering technique allowing for the protection and functionalisation of surfaces with high-performance coatings that can be tailored for extreme environments. Physical and chemical vapour deposition are some of the most...

The high frequency and short amplitudes in fretting wear make it particularly dangerous due to its multitude of effects on materials. Fatigue can occur in lower loaded contacts, at higher loads wear debris is generated and transformations occur in the material. This...