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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

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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
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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
Synergistic Lubrication of Oleic Diethanolamide‐Modified MoO ₃ Nanoparti	10
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Tribological evaluation of PAO 100 oil‐based lithium greases with chemically functionalized nanoadditives	10
Thermo‐penetrative spreading behaviours of oil in lasered microgrooves on stainless steel 316L surfaces	9
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Lubrication Performance and Wear Mechanism of Double‐Circular‐Arc Spiral Bevel Gears for Nutation Drive in Mixed Lubrication	9
Forced drop swinging on vibrated and textured metal substrates	8
Study on the effect of micro‐texture coating tool on the milling quality of wood surface	8
Additive Manufacturing of Composite Materials and Functionally Graded Structures Using Archerfish Hunting Technique	8
Experimental investigation of the effect of tribological performance of reduced graphene oxide additive added into engine oil on gasoline engine wear	8
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Numerical study on the churning power loss of spiral bevel gears at splash lubrication system	7
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Tribological performance of polymeric friction modifiers under sliding rolling contact condition	6

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Tribological performance of ammonium thiomolybdate as water‐soluble lubricant additive for steel‐steel contacts	6
A new efficient flow continuity lubrication model for the cylinder liner‐piston ring based on the locally oriented roughness	6
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Lubrication performance of GQDs@PNIPAM microgels for titanium alloys	5
Research on internal two‐phase flow in the local micro‐clearance design of a high‐speed ball bearing with under‐race lubrication	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
Detailed tribological analysis of compressor lubricants used in electrical technology	5
Artificial Intelligence–Based Characterisation of Eco‐Friendly TiO₂‐Based Nanofluid Blended With Moringa oleifera Oil	4
Effect of Dicarboxylic Acid Chain Length on the Tribological Properties of Aqueous Polyether Esters	4
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Molecular Dynamics Study of Tribological Performance on Rough Copper Substrates Coated With Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride	4
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Isopropyl‐branched lard and its potential application as a bio‐based lubricant	4
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A study on the lubrication effects of nano‐TiO₂ additive water‐based lubricants during rolling of ferritic stainless steel strips	4
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Preparation of Oleic Acid‐Modified Graphite/Biodiesel Composite Lubricants and Its Synergistic Lubrication Mechanism in Water Based Drilling Fluids	4
Wear Simulations of Involute Harmonic Gear Under Mixed Lubrication Condition	4
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Effect of thermal oxidation on structural and tribological properties of MoS₂ films	4
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
Study on mixed elastohydrodynamic lubrication performance of point contact with non‐Gaussian rough surface	4
Numerical Simulation of Two‐Lobe Journal Bearing Operating With Magnetorheological Lubricant	4
Effect of sliding speed on the thermohydrodynamic performance of partially slip‐textured slider bearings	4
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Comparative Study of Tribological Characteristics of Magnetron Sputtered CrN and Carbon Doped CrCN Coatingson Automotive Piston Rings Under Boundary Lubrication	4
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Locus of lubricating weak point for the toroidal surface enveloping cylindrical worm drive	3
PVD coated dies in action: Exploring finite element analyses for sheet metal forming of high‐strength steel	3
Experimental Study of the Interfacial Slip on Hydrodynamic Lubrication Under Different Wettabilities	3
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Porous Gas Bearings Lubricated With Air, Refrigerant R‐134a, Helium and Hydrogen	3
Impact of partial surface waviness on the tribological performance of hydrodynamic journal bearing	3
Improving the Performance of Machining Parameters in the Turning Process of Inconel 686 by Using Cryo‐MQL Method	3
Structure design and sealing performance analysis of the sealing mechanism of the drilling tractor	3
Research on the cavitation characteristics and structural optimisation of spiral grooved thrust bearing lubricated by liquid hydrogen	3
Preparation of graphene‐loading copper nanoparticles by freeze drying and its tribological properties	3
Wear resistance by copolymers with controlled structure under boundary lubrication conditions	3
Tribological Investigation of Elastic Piston Ring Using Fullerene Enhanced Lubricants	3
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Friction and Wear Performance of Electrically Conductive and Insulating Solid Lubricants Under Electrified Conditions	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
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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	2
Research on characteristics of splash lubrication and power losses of reducer based on MPS method	2
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Kinetics study of cold rolling lubricant degradation through advanced instrumental techniques	2
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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Enhancement in tribological performance of plastic oil by solid lubricant additives	2
Effects of Load‐Induced FeS / Cu Interface Bonding Behaviour on the Tribological Properties of	2
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Flow and slip process of Santotrac 50‐based lubricant under high shear by molecular dynamic simulation	1
Potential Application of Oil‐Soluble LaF₃ Nanoparticles as High‐Performance Gear Oil Additives	1
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Study the reuse possibility of tempering lubricant for cold‐rolled strip wet‐rolling processing	1
Effect of cutting and feed speed on lubrication performance of large hydrostatic turntable with constant linear velocity	1
Effect of copper nanoparticle concentration on tribological performances of cylinder liner piston ring	1
Simulation study on the performance of gap oil film lubrication under extreme working conditions of micro‐textured hydrostatic support	1
Investigating the Frictional Characteristics of Tire‐Asphalt Pavement Interactions Under Complex Conditions	1
The Role of Functionalized CuO Additive in Enhancing Tribological Performance of Plastic Oil Lubricant	1
Dynamic Response of Hydrodynamic Journal Bearings With Rectangular Macro‐Grooves and Nano‐Lubricant Additives	1
Gas phase lubrication study with an organic friction modifier	1
Study on the Contact Characteristics Between Non‐Gaussian Rough Spheres and Rigid Smooth Surfaces Under Mixed Lubrication Conditions	1
Experimental Study on Enhancement in the Tribological Behaviour of Military Grade Lubricant Using Titanium Dioxide Nanoadditives for Aerospace Applications	1
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Properties of Bi₂S₃ Coatings Deposited on the Bionic Leaf Vein Textured Surfaces With Different Surface Densities	1
Experimental and statistical analysis of wear on gear material	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
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Tribological properties of a novel iron‐based self‐lubricating composite	1
Lubrication characteristic of tooth surface on arc tooth cylindrical gears	1
The Role of PTFE Lubricant Additives in Enhancing Rolling Contact Fatigue Life	1
Thermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Analysis of Offset ZI Worm Drive	1
Prediction of nano metal matrix composites based on hybrid approach	1