Scientists solve a long-standing mystery about wear

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    Period17 Jun 2016

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    • TitleScientists solve a long-standing mystery about wear
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletEPFL Neas
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritorySwitzerland
      Date17/06/2016
      DescriptionIt generates particulate-matter air pollution and degrades mechanical parts. Adhesive wear a major, yet poorly understood problem. Using simulations, researchers from EPFL offer new insights into what happens when seemingly smooth surfaces rub against each other.
      Producer/AuthorJan Overney
      URLhttps://actu.epfl.ch/news/scientists-solve-a-long-standing-mystery-about-wea/
      PersonsRamin Aghababaei