V. Totolin, M. Conte, E. Berriozabal, F. Pagano, I. Minami, N. Doerr, A. Igartua, et al.
Tribological investigations of ionic liquids in ultra-high vacuum environment
A tribological investigation of two ionic liquids (ILs) that could be used as potential lubricants for vacuum or space applications is presented.
Magazine/Book
Lubrication Science
2014-11
Pages
Vol. 26, pp. 514-524, Nov-Dec 2014
I. Ciarsolo, X. Fernandez, U. Ruiz de Gopegui, C. Zubizarreta, M. D. Abad, A. Mariscal, et al.
Tribological comparison of different C-based coatings in lubricated and unlubricated conditions
The use of carbon-based coatings (hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated DLC, doped and alloyed-DLC) is of wide interest due to its applications in mechanical components submitted to friction and wear including sliding parts in automotive engines.
Magazine/Book
Surface & Coatings Technology
2014-10-25
Pages
Vol. 257, pp. 278-285, Oct 25 2014
B. Pinedo, J. Aguirrebeitia, M. Conte, and A. Igartua
Tri-dimensional eccentricity model of a rod lip seal
In this work, an analytical tri-dimensional eccentricity model of a rod lip seal is presented. In the specific, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) rod lip seal was considered.
Magazine/Book
Tribology International
2014-10
Pages
vol. 78, pp. 68-74, Oct 2014
U. Eletxigerra, J. Martinez-Perdiguero, S. Merino, R. Villalonga, J.M. Pingarrón, S. Campuzano
Amperometric magnetoimmunoassay for the direct detection of tumor necrosis factor alpha biomarker in human serum
An amperometric immunoassay for the determination of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) protein biomarker in human serum based on the use of magnetic microbeads (MBs) and disposable screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs) has been developed.
Magazine/Book
Analytica Chimica Acta
2014-08-01
Pages
Volume 838, 1 August 2014, Pages 37–44
A. Olarra, J.M. Allen, D.A. Axinte
Experimental evaluation of a special purpose miniature machine tool with parallel kinematics architecture: Free leg hexapod
This paper reports on multi-scope evaluation of the special purpose in situ parallel kinematics machine tool known as the Free-Leg Hexapod or FreeHex.
Magazine/Book
Precision Engineering (Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology)
2014-07
Pages
Volume 38, Issue 3, Pages 589–604
M. Conte, B. Pinedo, and A. Igartua
Frictional heating calculation based on tailored experimental measurements
New composites and nano-composites polymers are continuously developed satisfying more and more exigent demands in terms of mechanical and tribological properties.
Magazine/Book
Tribology International
2014-06
Pages
vol. 74, pp. 1-6, Jun 2014