Improving wear resistance of aluminum by hydrophobic sol-gel-derived TiO2 film
2018 ◽
Vol 70
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pp. 1408-1413
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Keyword(s):
Sol Gel
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to increase wear resistance of aluminum. Design/methodology/approach The authors have studied the ways to improve the tribological performance of aluminum by assembling stearic acid on aluminum coated by sol-gel-derived TiO2 film. The samples were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, contact angle measurements and a macro friction and wear tester. Findings Enhanced wear resistance was clearly obtained after functionalization of TiO2 film on aluminum by stearic acid. Originality/value The relevant results might be helpful for guiding the surface modification of aluminum devices in industrial applications.
2015 ◽
Vol 67
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pp. 262-268
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Vol 70
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pp. 126-132
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2021 ◽
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2018 ◽
Vol 70
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pp. 1706-1713
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2021 ◽
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