Table 3.
Selected applications of superlubricity in various industries.
| Industry | Application | Benefits and Advancements |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive | Engine components | Improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions |
| Transmission systems | Enhanced power transmission efficiency | |
| Braking systems | Decreased wear and improved braking performance | |
| Aerospace | Aircraft engines | Increased fuel efficiency and extended component lifespan |
| Landing gear | Reduced friction and wear for smoother operation | |
| Satellite mechanisms | Enhanced reliability and functionality in space missions | |
| Manufacturing | Precision machining | Reduced friction-induced errors and improved accuracy |
| Micro- and nano-machining | Enhanced performance of MEMS and NEMS devices | |
| Energy | Wind turbines | Increased energy conversion efficiency and extended lifespan |
| Hydroelectric generators | Improved energy generation efficiency and reduced maintenance | |
| Battery systems | Minimized energy losses and improved charging/discharging rates | |
| Biomedical | Orthopedic implants | Reduced friction and wear for longer implant lifespan |
| Surgical robotics | Improved precision and control during surgical procedures | |
| Drug-delivery systems | Enhanced drug release and targeting efficacy | |
| Emerging Technologies | Energy storage | Improved battery efficiency and performance |
| Microfluidics | Reduced flow resistance and enhanced fluidic control | |
| Additive manufacturing | Minimized friction-induced defects and improved print quality | |
| Quantum technologies | Enhanced control and manipulation of quantum systems |