8.5× friction drop in air
A Ti-based MOF powder that uses ambient moisture to form an amorphous tribofilm at the sliding interface, achieving low friction on diverse counterbodies without the need for dry or vacuum conditions.
Ayala, Pablo · Edoardo, Marquis · Shang, Yazhuo · Li, Jiusheng · Lu, Xu · Righi, Maria Clelia · Eder, Dominik · Gachot, Carsten
Advanced Science 2025
Coefficient of friction 0.1–0.2 on Al2O3, ZrO2, SiC, Si3N4 counterbodies
Lowest friction (~0.1) compared to ZIF-8, ZIF-67, MXene, TMD, rGO under same conditions