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Carbon nanopearls have a unique layered structure made of nano-sized graphene fragments, which distinguishes them from closed-shell nano-carbons. This unique structure offers beneficial tribological properties which were evaluated in humid and dry environments. The lubricating effect was related to an easy shear of nano-sized graphene flakes from individual nanopearls.
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Hunter, C.N., Check, M.H., Hager, C.H. et al. Tribological Properties of Carbon Nanopearls Synthesized by Nickel-Catalyzed Chemical Vapor Deposition. Tribol Lett 30, 169–176 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-008-9324-3
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