Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5420004 Progress in Surface Science 2012 19 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We review theories of low friction and adhesion at quasicrystal surfaces. ► Low adhesion may be explained by low density of states at the Fermi energy. ► Geometric, electronic, and phononic explanations have been proposed. ► Current theories of quasicrystal friction remain incomplete.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Chemistry Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
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