Fundamental Boundary Tribology: ESF

Abstract

Friction and wear phenomena associated with electro-structured fluids (ESF) are reviewed with respect to operation in the boundary lubricated region. Opportunities for fundamental research into “system effects” are revealed in the light of recent results from magneto-rheological fluid, steel on steel, block on ring, sliding contact tests. Consideration of characterisation means and of conditions for best performance are stimulated by the wide ranging nature of the information presented.