Tribological performance of engine oil with graphene oxide nano additives on cylinder liner honing surface at high contact pressure

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulhakeem Javeed ◽  
Bibin John ◽  
Anil Payyappali Mana
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Cylinder Liner ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Nano Additives ◽  
High Contact Pressure

scholarly journals Anti-wear properties evaluation of frictional sliding interfaces in automobile engines lubricated by copper/graphene nanolubricants

Friction ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 905-916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Kamal Ahmed Ali ◽  
Xianjun Hou ◽  
Mohamed A. A. Abdelkareem
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Economy ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Frictional Sliding ◽  
Automobile Engines ◽  
Sliding Interfaces ◽  
Nano Additives

Abstract Owing to the significance of improving fuel economy, reducing emissions, and extending the durability of engine components, this study focused on the tribological performance of nano-additives. In this study, copper (Cu) and graphene (Gr) nanomaterials were dispersed in a fully formulated engine oil (5W-30) with different concentrations. The tribological trials were investigated under various speeds and loads, utilizing a reciprocating tribometer to mimic the ring/liner interfaces in the engine. The frictional surface morphologies were comprehensively analyzed using electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EPMA), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), and three dimensional (3D) surface profilometry to explore the mechanisms responsible for improving the tribological performance of the frictional sliding parts in the engine. The tribological test results illustrated that lubrication by nano-additives reduced the wear rate (WR) and friction coefficient (COF) by 25%–30% and 26.5%–32.6%, respectively, as compared with 5W-30. The results showed that this is a promising approach for increasing the durability and lifespan of frictional sliding components and fuel economy in automobile engines.

Characterization of the friction and wear effects of graphene nanoparticles in oil on the ring/cylinder liner of internal combustion engine

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 642-652
Author(s):  
Selman Demirtas ◽  
Hakan Kaleli ◽  
Mahdi Khadem ◽  
Dae-Eun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Lubrication ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Piston Ring ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Cylinder Liner ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Surface Protection ◽  
Lubrication Condition ◽  
Nano Additives

Purpose This study aims to investigate the tribological characteristics of a Napier-type second piston ring against a cylinder liner in the presence of graphene nano-additives mixed into 5W40 fully synthetic engine oil. Design/methodology/approach Wear tests were carried out in the boundary lubrication condition using a reciprocating tribometer, and real engine tests were performed using a single spark ignition Honda GX 270 test engine for a duration of 75 h. Findings The experimental results of the tribometer tests revealed that the nano-additives formed a layer on the rubbed surfaces of both the piston ring and the cylinder liner. However, this layer was only formed at the top dead center of the cylinder liner during the engine tests. The accumulation of carbon (C) from the graphene was heavily detected on the rubbed surface of piston ring/cylinder liner, mixed with other additive elements such as Ca, Zn, S and P. Overall, the use of graphene nano-additives in engine oil was found to improve the frictional behavior in the boundary and mixed lubrication regimes. Abrasive wear was found to be the main mechanism occurring on the surface of both piston rings and cylinder liners. Originality/value Though many researchers have discussed the potential benefits of graphene as a nano-additive in oil to reduce the friction and wear in laboratory tests using tribometers, to date, no actual engine tests have been performed. In this paper, both tribometer and real engine tests were performed on a piston ring and cylinder liner using a fully formulated oil with and without graphene nano-additives in the boundary lubrication condition. It was found that a graphene nano-additive plays an active role in lowering the coefficient of friction and increasing surface protection and lubrication by forming a protective layer on the rubbing surfaces.

Effect of filler content on scratch behavior and tribological performance of polyester/graphene oxide nanocomposite coating

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nedia Gafsi ◽  
Raquel Verdejo ◽  
Mohamed Kharrat ◽  
Massimiliano Barletta ◽  
Miguel Ángel López-Manchado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Filler Content ◽  
Nanocomposite Coating ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Scratch Behavior

scholarly journals High-Tribological-Performance Polymer Nanocomposites: An Approach Based on the Superlubricity State of the Graphene Oxide Agglomerates

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 2237
Author(s):  
Eder H. C. Ferreira ◽  
Angela Aparecida Vieira ◽  
Lúcia Vieira ◽  
Guilhermino J. M. Fechine
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Multilayer Graphene ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Mechanical Reinforcement ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Mechanical Tensile

Here, nanocomposites of high-molecular-weight polyethylene (HMWPE) and HMWPE-UHMWPE (80/20 wt.%) containing a low amount of multilayer graphene oxide (mGO) (≤0.1 wt.%) were produced via twin-screw extrusion to produce materials with a higher tribological performance than UHMWPE. Due to the high viscosity of both polymers, the nanocomposites presented a significant concentration of agglomerates. However, the mechanical (tensile) and tribological (volumetric loss) performances of the nanocomposites were superior to those of UHMWPE. The morphology of the nanocomposites was investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), microtomography, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The explanation for these results is based on the superlubricity phenomenon of mGO agglomerates. It was also shown that the well-exfoliated mGO also contained in the nanocomposite was of fundamental importance as a mechanical reinforcement for the polymer. Even with a high concentration of agglomerates, the nanocomposites displayed tribological properties superior to UHMWPE’s (wear resistance up to 27% higher and friction coefficient up to 57% lower). Therefore, this manuscript brings a new exception to the rule, showing that agglomerates can act in a beneficial way to the mechanical properties of polymers, as long as the superlubricity phenomenon is present in the agglomerates contained in the polymer.

Modifications Required for Palm Oil to be Qualified as a Mechanical Lubricant

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-66
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sharil Yahayaa ◽  
Nurliyana Abdul Raof ◽  
Zulkifli Ibrahim ◽  
Azniza Ahmad ◽  
Chandima Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Carbon Materials ◽  
Hexagonal Boron Nitride ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Chemical Modifications ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Metal Metal ◽  
Nano Additives ◽  
Dialkyl Dithiophosphate

Adaptation of apt chemical modifications and incorporation of suitable additives, especially, nano-additives, could improve the properties of bio-lubricants derived from palm oil. This makes it one of the best alternatives to mineral oil lubricants. Possible chemical modifications are hydrogenation, esterification/ transesterification, epoxidation and metathesis. Feasible additives and nano-additives available in the market for minimizing the drawbacks of palm oil as a lubricant are ionic liquids, phosphorus, sulphur, zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate, metal, metal oxides, metal sulphides, carbonates, borates, carbon materials, organic materials, hexagonal boron nitride, alumina, CaO, CuO, ZnO, TiO2 and lanthanum borates. Few of them may not be environmental friendly. In line with market potentials and demand, it could be predicted that ROI of funding for the research and development of palm oil as a bio-lubricant may be significantly high. The study addresses tribological performance and properties, chemical modifications and formulation with additives of palm oil as a bio-lubricant.

scholarly journals Tribological Performance Investigation of a Commercial Engine Oil Incorporating Reduced Graphene Oxide as Additive

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 386
Author(s):  
Hakan Kaleli ◽  
Selman Demirtaş ◽  
Veli Uysal ◽  
Ioannis Karnis ◽  
Minas M. Stylianakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Protective Layer ◽  
Steel Ball ◽  
Carbon Accumulation ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Wear Scar Diameter ◽  
Reduced Graphene

We investigated the tribological behavior of commercialized, fully synthetic engine oil upon the incorporation of reduced graphene oxide in seven different concentrations between 0.01 and 0.2 wt %. Stability of the prepared samples was assessed by turbidimetry and dynamic light scattering measurements, and their tribological properties through a reciprocating tribometer, using a steel ball on special cut steel blocks. The addition of 0.02 wt % of reduced graphene oxide led to an improvement of the tribological behavior compared to the pristine engine oil, by significantly lowering the friction coefficient by 5% in the boundary lubrication regime. Both the surfaces and the reduced graphene oxide additive were thoroughly characterized by microscopic and optical spectroscopy techniques. We also verified that a protective layer was formed between the worn surfaces, due to the presence of reduced graphene oxide. Carbon accumulation and various additive elements such as Ca, Zn, S and P were detected on the rubbing surfaces of both the ball and the block through energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Finally, it was shown that the wear scar diameter on the surface of the steel ball was lower by 3%, upon testing the engine oil sample containing reduced graphene oxide at concentration 0.02 wt %, compared to the control sample.

scholarly journals Inorganic nanomaterial lubricant additives for base fluids, to improve tribological performance: Recent developments

Friction ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junhai Wang ◽  
Weipeng Zhuang ◽  
Wenfeng Liang ◽  
Tingting Yan ◽  
Ting Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Oxides ◽  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Hexagonal Boron Nitride ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Inorganic Nanoparticles ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Graphene Oxides ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Nano Additives

AbstractIn this paper, we review recent research developments regarding the tribological performances of a series of inorganic nano-additives in lubricating fluids. First, we examine several basic types of inorganic nanomaterials, including metallic nanoparticles, metal oxides, carbon nanomaterials, and “other” nanomaterials. More specifically, the metallic nanoparticles we examine include silver, copper, nickel, molybdenum, and tungsten nanoparticles; the metal oxides include CuO, ZnO, Fe3O4, TiO2, ZrO2, Al2O3, and several double-metal oxides; the carbon nanomaterials include fullerene, carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphene oxides, graphite, and diamond; and the “other” nanomaterials include metal sulfides, rare-earth compounds, layered double hydroxides, clay minerals, hexagonal boron nitride, black phosphorus, and nanocomposites. Second, we summarize the lubrication mechanisms of these nano-additives and identify the factors affecting their tribological performance. Finally, we briefly discuss the challenges faced by inorganic nanoparticles in lubrication applications and discuss future research directions. This review offers new perspectives to improve our understanding of inorganic nano-additives in tribology, as well as several new approaches to expand their practical applications.

scholarly journals Effect of Graphene Oxide and Graphite on Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Polyester Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Bastiurea ◽  
Dumitru Dima ◽  
Gabriel Andrei
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Polyester Composites ◽  
All Speeds

Graphene oxide and graphite filled polyester composites were prepared by using conventional melt-mixing methods in order to improve tribological performance of polyester. It was investigated friction stability, microhardness, friction coefficient, and specific wear rate of the composites in details. It was found that the presence of graphite and graphene oxide influenced friction coefficient and wear rate of the composites. Graphene oxide decreased wear rate with increasing of test speed and graphite decreased wear rate for composite for all speeds. Tribological performance of the polyester/graphene composites is mainly attributed to bigger thermal conductivity for graphene, which can easily dissipate the heat which appears during the friction process at bigger forces. The positive influence of graphite on coefficient of friction (COF) of the composites is the result of the clivage of graphite layers during the loadings due to van der Waals weak bonds between the graphite layers.

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