Tribology is the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion, encompassing the study of friction, wear, and lubrication. Tribochemistry is a specialized subfield that studies the chemical reactions occurring at these rubbing interfaces, fundamentally altering material performance. It is part of the wider study of friction, wear, contact mechanics, materials, and lubrication. In practical use, the term is most useful when it is connected to a defined contact pair, surface condition, operating load, motion type, and environment.
What is lubricant additive?
Lubricant additives are specialized chemical compounds formulated into base oils to enhance performance, reliability, and durability. They are critical for machinery because they form protective barriers and alter surface properties, significantly decreasing friction, reducing metal-to-metal contact, and preventing wear under extreme operating conditions
Representative publications:
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, 13, 20319–20354 (https://pubs.rsc.org/ta/article/13/26/20319/913965/A-paradigm-shifts-in-the-arena-of-nano-lubricants)
ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2025, 17(46), 62891–62916. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsami.5c14094
Tribol. Int., 2024, 195, 109567. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301679X24003190
RSC Adv., 2020, 10, 33401–33416. https://pubs.rsc.org/ra/article/10/55/33401/703217/Efficient-tribological-properties-of-azomethine
J. Adhes. Sci. Technol., 2023, 37(2), 213–239. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01694243.2022.2086199
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