OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Lubrication Science is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
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Laser surface textures enhance the friction and wear behaviour of orthodontic brackets	14
Lubrication Mechanism of TC4 Titanium Alloy Against Silicon Nitride by ILs ([Li (Synthetic Esters)] NTF₂)	14
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Effect of different base oils on the friction behaviour of polycrystalline diamond compact	13
Tribology of dust‐stop seals of mixing machines	13
Study on the moving cross‐hatched textures under starved lubrication based on parallel calculation	13
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Synergistic Lubrication of Oleic Diethanolamide‐Modified MoO ₃ Nanoparti	11
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Microscopic Aggregation and Film‐Forming Characteristics of Lubricant Additives on Oil–Water Interface: MD Simulation and Experiments on Water Separability	10
Tribological evaluation of PAO 100 oil‐based lithium greases with chemically functionalized nanoadditives	10
Lubrication Performance and Wear Mechanism of Double‐Circular‐Arc Spiral Bevel Gears for Nutation Drive in Mixed Lubrication	10
Forced drop swinging on vibrated and textured metal substrates	9
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Experimental investigation of the effect of tribological performance of reduced graphene oxide additive added into engine oil on gasoline engine wear	9
Thermo‐penetrative spreading behaviours of oil in lasered microgrooves on stainless steel 316L surfaces	9
Study on the effect of micro‐texture coating tool on the milling quality of wood surface	8
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Numerical study on the churning power loss of spiral bevel gears at splash lubrication system	8
Additive Manufacturing of Composite Materials and Functionally Graded Structures Using Archerfish Hunting Technique	8
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A new efficient flow continuity lubrication model for the cylinder liner‐piston ring based on the locally oriented roughness	7
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Tribological performance of ammonium thiomolybdate as water‐soluble lubricant additive for steel‐steel contacts	6
Research on internal two‐phase flow in the local micro‐clearance design of a high‐speed ball bearing with under‐race lubrication	6
Tribological performance of polymeric friction modifiers under sliding rolling contact condition	6
Detailed tribological analysis of compressor lubricants used in electrical technology	6
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A study on the lubrication effects of nano‐TiO₂ additive water‐based lubricants during rolling of ferritic stainless steel strips	5
Isopropyl‐branched lard and its potential application as a bio‐based lubricant	5
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Artificial Intelligence–Based Characterisation of Eco‐Friendly TiO₂‐Based Nanofluid Blended With Moringa oleifera Oil	5
Improving the Performance of the Machining Process by Using Ultra‐Advanced Tools in a Clean Turning of Inconel 686 Using the Minimum Quantity Lubrication Method	5
Lubrication performance of GQDs@PNIPAM microgels for titanium alloys	5
Effect of thermal oxidation on structural and tribological properties of MoS₂ films	5
Effect of Dicarboxylic Acid Chain Length on the Tribological Properties of Aqueous Polyether Esters	4
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Effect of sliding speed on the thermohydrodynamic performance of partially slip‐textured slider bearings	4
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Numerical Simulation Study on the Directional Transportation of Lubricating Oil Induced by Bionic Concave and Convex Structures	4
Dynamic Response of Faults Cylindrical Bearings Under Starved Lubrication	4
Wear Simulations of Involute Harmonic Gear Under Mixed Lubrication Condition	4
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Numerical Simulation of Two‐Lobe Journal Bearing Operating With Magnetorheological Lubricant	4
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Research on the cavitation characteristics and structural optimisation of spiral grooved thrust bearing lubricated by liquid hydrogen	4
Comparative Study of Tribological Characteristics of Magnetron Sputtered CrN and Carbon Doped CrCN Coatingson Automotive Piston Rings Under Boundary Lubrication	4
Molecular Dynamics Study of Tribological Performance on Rough Copper Substrates Coated With Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride	3
Experimental Study of the Interfacial Slip on Hydrodynamic Lubrication Under Different Wettabilities	3
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Preparation of graphene‐loading copper nanoparticles by freeze drying and its tribological properties	3
PVD coated dies in action: Exploring finite element analyses for sheet metal forming of high‐strength steel	3
Extending Applicability of Amino‐Functionalized Silica Nanoparticle as Poly‐Alpha‐Olefin Additive for Different Metal–Metal Sliding Pairs via Secondary Surface‐Capping by Polyisobutylene Succinic Anhy	3
Locus of lubricating weak point for the toroidal surface enveloping cylindrical worm drive	3
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Structure design and sealing performance analysis of the sealing mechanism of the drilling tractor	3
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Porous Gas Bearings Lubricated With Air, Refrigerant R‐134a, Helium and Hydrogen	3
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Preparation of Oleic Acid‐Modified Graphite/Biodiesel Composite Lubricants and Its Synergistic Lubrication Mechanism in Water Based Drilling Fluids	3
Impact of partial surface waviness on the tribological performance of hydrodynamic journal bearing	3
Study on mixed elastohydrodynamic lubrication performance of point contact with non‐Gaussian rough surface	3
Improving the Performance of Machining Parameters in the Turning Process of Inconel 686 by Using Cryo‐MQL Method	3
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Wear resistance by copolymers with controlled structure under boundary lubrication conditions	3
Effects of Load‐Induced FeS / Cu Interface Bonding Behaviour on the Tribological Properties of	2

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Enhancement in tribological performance of plastic oil by solid lubricant additives	2
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The influence of model organosulfur extreme pressure additives and analogues on the corrosion of copper as measured by a wire corrosion test method	2
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Research on characteristics of splash lubrication and power losses of reducer based on MPS method	2
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Friction and Wear Performance of Electrically Conductive and Insulating Solid Lubricants Under Electrified Conditions	2
Gas phase lubrication study with an organic friction modifier	2
Wear Condition Evolution of Cylinder Liner‐Piston Ring on the Two‐Stroke Marine Diesel Engine Through Long‐Term Monitoring and Analysis of Cylinder Oil	2
Potential Application of Oil‐Soluble LaF₃ Nanoparticles as High‐Performance Gear Oil Additives	2
Kinetics study of cold rolling lubricant degradation through advanced instrumental techniques	2
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Latest developments in designing advanced lubricants and greases for electric vehicles—An overview	1
Tribological properties of a novel iron‐based self‐lubricating composite	1
Experimental investigation to assess the effect of graphene blended lithium grease on friction, wear, and surface morphology of 52100 chrome alloy steel contacts	1
Simulation study on the performance of gap oil film lubrication under extreme working conditions of micro‐textured hydrostatic support	1
High‐Throughput Molecular Dynamics Calculations and Machine Learning Prediction of the Adsorption Properties of Ammonium Phosphate Esters on Metal Surfaces	1
Thermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Analysis of Offset ZI Worm Drive	1
Effect of cutting and feed speed on lubrication performance of large hydrostatic turntable with constant linear velocity	1
Properties of Bi₂S₃ Coatings Deposited on the Bionic Leaf Vein Textured Surfaces With Different Surface Densities	1
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Study the reuse possibility of tempering lubricant for cold‐rolled strip wet‐rolling processing	1
Dynamic Response of Hydrodynamic Journal Bearings With Rectangular Macro‐Grooves and Nano‐Lubricant Additives	1
Lubrication characteristic of tooth surface on arc tooth cylindrical gears	1
Experimental Study on Enhancement in the Tribological Behaviour of Military Grade Lubricant Using Titanium Dioxide Nanoadditives for Aerospace Applications	1
Flow field analysis and structure optimization of liquid sodium hybrid bearing	1
Bisurfactant‐functionalized TiO₂ nanoparticles as additives of the lubricating oil	1
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The Role of PTFE Lubricant Additives in Enhancing Rolling Contact Fatigue Life	1
Study on the Contact Characteristics Between Non‐Gaussian Rough Spheres and Rigid Smooth Surfaces Under Mixed Lubrication Conditions	1
Experimental and statistical analysis of wear on gear material	1
The Role of Functionalized CuO Additive in Enhancing Tribological Performance of Plastic Oil Lubricant	1
Flow and slip process of Santotrac 50‐based lubricant under high shear by molecular dynamic simulation	1
Prediction of nano metal matrix composites based on hybrid approach	1
Investigating the Frictional Characteristics of Tire‐Asphalt Pavement Interactions Under Complex Conditions	1
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Effect of copper nanoparticle concentration on tribological performances of cylinder liner piston ring	1