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The Formation of Viscous Surface Films by Polymer Solutions: Boundary or Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication?

M. Smeeth Tribology Section, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, SW7 2BX, England
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H. A. Spikes Tribology Section, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, SW7 2BX, England
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Selda Gunsel Pennzoil Products Company, The Woodlands, Texas, 77387
Pages 720-725 | Published online: 25 Mar 2008

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