Ecotribology Research Developments /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Davim, J. Paulo (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Materials Forming, Machining and Tribology,
• Subjects: Materials science.; Industrial engineering.; Tribology.; Corrosion and anti-corrosives.; Coatings.; Materials Science.; Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings.; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment.; Energy Efficiency.

This book presents resent research advances in the area of eco-triobology. In the last years, eco-tribology or environmentally friendly tribology has gained increasing importance in sustainable engineering. Environmentally acceptable tribological practices save resources by optimizing product usage...

Table of Contents:

• The Concept of Eco-Tribology
• Tribological Enhancements through Biomimetic Surfaces
• Surface Modifications for Eco-Improved Tribology
• Controlling Friction and Wear to Reduce Resources
• Reducing the Environmental Impact of Lubricants
• Tribology in Green Applications.