Abstract
With this letter, we report how friction can be controlled by inducing physical bonds solely within a polyelectrolyte brush layer, while keeping repulsive interactions between the brush layer and the bare surface that slides above. Our results imply that the nature of the bare surface is of minor importance as long as the repulsive surface interaction is maintained. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 10 |
Pages (from-to) | 1285-1287 |
ISSN | 0193-2691 |
DOIs |
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Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Brushes
- Calcium
- Carboxylic acids
- Friction
- Inorganic coatings
- Lubrication
- Organic acids
- Silica
- Ions