The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion,
including the study and application of the principles of friction,
lubrication and wear, is called tribology. It is a highly
interdisciplinary branch and draws on various fields such as physics,
chemistry, materials science, mathematics, biology and engineering.
Tribology focuses on the transport and manufacturing sectors,
particularly on the design and effective lubrication of machine
components. It also has applications in micro and nanotechnology,
biology and medicine. Research areas in tribology range from the macro
level to the nano level. It is broadly classified into classical
tribology, biotribology, green tribology, geotribology, nanotribology,
tribotronics, computational tribology, space tribology and open system
tribology. The topics included in this book on tribology are of utmost
significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It
elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary
manner. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying
tribology as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and
concepts.
