Symposia & Program

F-2 : New development of smart tribology by soft materials

Organizers:

Representative
Dr. Kimihiro Matsukawa JST
Correspondence
Dr. Keita Sakakibara Kyoto Universsity [email protected]
Prof. Yoshinobu Tsujii Kyoto Universsity [email protected]
Co-Organizers
Prof. Ken Nakano Yokohama National University
Prof. Hiroshi Watanabe Kyoto Universsity
Prof. Shinya Sasaki Tokyo University of Science
Dr. Chiharu Tadokoro Saitama University
Prof. Hiroshi Mamitsuka Kyoto Universsity
Prof. Momoji Kubo Tohoku University
Prof. Kazue Kurihara Tohoku University
Prof. Takaya Sato National Institute of Technology, Tsuruoka
Publication Organizer
Dr. Kimihiro Matsukawa JST
Dr. Keita Sakakibara Kyoto Universsity

Scope:

There are "moving parts" between the two combined parts of machinery products, in which the friction generated in these parts not only deteriorates the driving performance, but also leads to a large energy loss. Reduction of friction has been the ultimate issue of mankind since its history. Recently, tribology, which is investigating the low friction, low wear and low surface damage of mechanical parts, has been attracted attention. Sliding parts developed in the field of mechanical engineering are mainly composed of high hardness materials, but soft materials such as condensed polymer brushes, swollen gels, and polymeric porous materials show also the characteristics of low friction. In this symposium, we would like to discuss the surface treatment by soft materials, their application to low friction material, and the development to smart tribology with additional functions.

Topics:

1. Soft material (polymer brush, gel, polymeric porous materials, etc.)
2. Functional coating
3. Low frinction material
4. Tribology