Role of interfacial water in adhesion, friction, and wear—A critical review by Lei Chen, Linmao Qian

“…Interfacial water exhibits diverse structure and properties from bulk water because of its further interaction with solid surfaces. In this paper, the evolutions of the molecular configuration of the adsorbed water layer depending on solid surface chemistry (wettability) and structure, environmental conditions (i.e., relative humidity and temperature), and experimental parameters (i.e., sliding speed and normal load) and their impacts on tribological performances, such as adhesion, friction, and wear, are systematically reviewed. …”
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Challenges in experimental investigations of <i>Paracoccus denitrificans</i> activities in salt-bearing porous media by J. Qajar, S. E. Celik, A. Reyes Amezaga, S. Godts, S. Godts, L. Schröer, A. Raoof, V. Cnudde, V. Cnudde

“…Laboratory techniques such as rock testing and micromodel experiments face challenges in replicating complex interactions between microorganisms and salt-bearing porous materials. …”
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