Topic 9: Weird and Wonderful Effects in Tribology

A large proportion of tribologists work in the more traditional areas of oil lubrication of machine elements or wear of steel components. Nowadays, many others are to be found among the ranks of those engaged in research in articular implants or hard-disk systems, as well as fundamental aspects of tribology. In addition to these important, and now mainstream areas, however, we have endeavored, over the last decade, to bring less obvious tribological topics to our readers' attention…