Modelling of Unidirectional Reciprocating Sliding Contacts of Nanoscale Textured Surfaces Considering the Impact Effects in Microgravity Environment

In space environment, the adhesion effects can cause a high adhesion component of a friction force, and the impact effects caused by the microgravity can induce a high ploughing component, so the friction force is higher than the ground environment. Nanoscale textures affect the adhesion behaviors by reducing contact areas, and they also vary the shear strength of the interface, which are beneficial to the friction reduction. Considering the...