ABSTRACT
In the preceding chapters we discussed several self-organizing mechanisms induced by friction. It is important to understand structure-property relationships involved in these mechanisms in order to be able to embed such mechanisms into novel smart materials. Such materials with the capacity for self-organization have begun to emerge. They are referred to as selflubrication, self-healing, and self-cleaning materials. In this chapter we discuss principles of self-organization at the interface and existing approaches to self-lubrication.
