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The main objective of the Action is to generate new scientific knowledge about the fundamental physical, chemical and mechanical phenomena governing friction, wear and lubrication. This knowledge will be used to develop novel low friction, wear control and environmentally adaptable lubrication solutions to solve the functionality of future engines and transmissions such as engines working with hydrogen fuels, micro-lubricated and dry lubricant free transmission applications. The programme has a scientific focus on Lubricant chemistry and chemomechanical effects, Scale aspects of micro- and nanomechanisms, Rheology, Materials and coatings and Evaluation testing. The implementation includes two selected application areas, Engine tribology and Transmission tribology. The application areas have been selected because of their great importance in the future development of competitive logistics in Europe and on the development of new sustainable industrial solutions. |