For centuries, static electricity has been the subject of intrigue and scientific investigation. Now, researchers from the ...

The work could be a step toward understanding the effects behind the phenomenon of static electricity, in which electric charge accumulates on materials after they are rubbed or touched together.

Finding the right lubricant for the right purpose is a task that is often extremely important in industry. Not only to reduce ...

According to Sobarzo’s and colleagues, this problem has been confounded by the diverse array of variables associated with a material’s contact electrification. These include its electronic properties, ...