Surfactants in Tribology

Surfactants play a critical role in tribology as they control friction, wear, and lubricant properties such as emulsification, demulsification, bioresistance, oxidation resistance, rust prevention, and corrosion resistance. The use of surfactants in tribology is a critical topic for scientists and engineers who are developing new materials and devices, in particular those built at the nanoscale. Edited by a well-known and respected leader in the field, this two-volume set features renowned international contributors who review the latest advances in the tribological aspects of microdevices and nanodevices, including MEMS, NEMS, biosurfactants, biolubricants, and bioemulsions.

Girma Biresaw currently works for the USDA in Peoria, Illinois. Kash Mittal is a researcher in Hopewell Junction, New York.

Part I: Films, Membranes and Self-assembled Monolayers: Relevance to Tribological BehaviorTribological Properties of Self-assembled Monolayers; Miki NakanoNano-tribological Properties of Aromatic and Polyaromatic Thiol Self-assembled Monolayers; Y. Yang and M. RuthsFriction of Graphite against Silane-functionalized Silicon Wafers; Marjorie Schmitt, Sophie Bistac and Khalil JradiFrictional Properties of Physisorbed Layers of Self-organized Molecules at Solid-Liquid Interface; Koji MiyakeTemperature Dependence of Molecular Packing in Self-assembled Monolayer Films; Shuchen Hsieh, YiLen Liu, David Beck, Minda Suchan and I-Ting LiMechanical Properties of Phospholipid-Based Biolubricant Films and Membranes; Mattew P. Goertz and Benjamin L. StottrupPart II: Emulsions and Aqueous Systems: Relevance to Tribological PhenomenaInfluence of Surfactants on Wetting and Colloidal Processes of Lubricant Emulsions on Metal Surfaces; Svajus Joseph Asadauskas and Henrikas CesiulisSurfactant Effects on Bio-based Emulsions Used as Lubrication Fluids; Kenneth M. Doll and Brajendra K. SharmaHydrolyzed Fatty Oil Surfactants as Friction Modifiers at W/O Emulsion Interface; Ahmed M. Al-Sabagh, Rasha A. El-Ghazawy, Mahmoud R. Noor El-Din and Nadia G. KandileAntiwear and Antiseizure Properties of Aqueous Solutions of Alkyl Polyglucosides; Marian W. Sulek and Tomasz WasilewskiFormulation Effects on the Lubricity of W/O Emulsions Used as Oil Well Drilling Fluids; J.M. González, F. Quintero, R.L. Márquez, S.D. Rosales and G. QuerciaPart III: Biobased LubricantsEstolides—Biobased Lubricants; Steven C. CermakDevelopment and Tribological Behavior of Advanced Bio-based Lubricants; Atanu AdhvaryuCharacterization of Surface Active Materials Derived from Farm Products; Girma BiresawChemically Modified Fatty Acid Methyl Esters: Their Potential Use as LubricationFluids and Surfactants; Brajendra K. Sharma, Kenneth M. Doll and Sevim Z. ErhanVaporization and Carbonization Tendency of Vegetable Oils as a Function of ChemicalComposition: Morphology of Carbon Deposits on Steel Surfaces at Elevated Temperature; Leslie R. Rudnick, Mohamed A. Abdellatif, Őmer Gűl and Girma BiresawPart IV: General Topics and ApplicationsSurface Chemistry at the Tribological Interface; Wilfred T. TysoeThe Role of Surface Science in Magnetic Recording Tribology; Tom KarisImproving Organic Anti-wear and Friction Modifier Compounds for Automotive Applications; Frank J. DeBlaseAntimicrobial-Surface Activity Relationship of Novel Di-schiff Base Cationic Gemini Amphiphiles Bearing Homogeneous Hydrophobes; Nabel A. Negm