Tribochemical tree

A "Tribochemical Tree" shown in Fig. 1.1 summarizes our knowledge of some of the most important processes occurring in the bulk oil and the effects of those processes on the mechanically activated surfaces under the boundary lubrication conditions (Dowson, 1998 Kajdas, 2001 Martin, 1999 Pawlak, 2001 Sakurai, 1981 Spikes, 2001 Willermet, 1998 . Yinetal., 1997a and 1997b). 

The book starts off with an introduction to tribochemistry, the science concerned with chemical reactions affecting the tribofilm formation on activated metal surfaces. The "Tribochemical Tree" summarizes our knowledge of some of the most important processes proceeding in the bulk lubricant and on mechanically activated surfaces. 

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