Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 February 2009

 

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FEATURES

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Dr. James R. Anglin
This Alcoa senior scientist examines the critical application issues with process and machine lubricants in the aluminum industry.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Tilting at Wind Turbines
We all agree that this is a wonderful new energy source, but more than a few technical issues must be resolved before it reaches full potential.

COVER STORY 

Biomimetics: The science of imitating nature
Tribologists are learning from some of the natural world’s most advanced engineers, including the lotus plant, gecko, tree frog, shark, pangolin and a host of others.

TECH BEAT I 

Crack formation in brittle materials
Researchers use computer modeling and experimentation to study the movement of cracks at low speeds through silicon.

TECH BEAT II 

Graphene: The strongest material ever examined
This two-dimensional, single layer of graphite contains carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal structures.

TECH BEAT III 

High-performance steel for fusion application
An international consortia was formed to build a Tokamak reactor that would demonstrate the feasibility of fusion power for generating electricity.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Favorite science fiction work
What is your favorite work of science fiction and why?

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COLUMNS

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