Tribological performance of nanolubricants dispersed with graphene oxide and detonation nanodiamond

2020 ◽  
pp. 135065012097734
Author(s):  
Abdulhakeem Javeed ◽  
Bibin John
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Surface Texture ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Wear Track ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Test Duration ◽  
Detonation Nanodiamond ◽  
Base Oil

Different compositions of graphene oxide (GO) and detonation nanodiamond (DND) nanoparticles with API CH-4 engine oil were tested on a reciprocating wear tester at high contact pressure. Significant reductions in friction and wear were observed. Wear surfaces were characterized by a 3D profiler, scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to determine the surface topography, film build-up composition, mechanism of nanoadditive-assisted friction reduction and wear reduction characteristics. The wear tests indicated that the original engine liner segments containing surface texture with oil retention potential significantly lose their micropeaks and valleys during the test. Even though the surface texture got disturbed, the presence of nanoadditives in the lubricant led to a reduction in the coefficient of friction. Considerable reduction in the roughness level of the wear track associated with the use of a nanolubricant was also explored through the 3D profiler analysis. The surface roughness of the wear track produced while using a nanolubricant with 0.5 mg/l of detonation nanodiamond nanoparticles was 66% lower than the roughness of the wear track obtained with the base oil. The nanolubricant suspended with 1 mg/l detonation nanodiamond nanoparticles achieved a lower coefficient of friction earlier and a combination of detonation nanodiamond and GO at 0.5 mg/l concentration achieved the lowest coefficient of friction and wear at the end of the test duration.

Designing a Bioinspired Surface for Improved Wear Resistance and Friction Reduction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Julia Hoskins ◽  
Min Zou
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Surface Texture ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Wear Track ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Track Width ◽  
Friction And Wear Behavior ◽  
Average Wear

Abstract This study used 2-photon 3D lithographic printing and replica molding to fabricate a micro-texture based on the Ocellated Skink. The fabricated surface texture was studied for friction and wear behavior using linear reciprocating tribological tests with a chrome steel ball counterface under various loading conditions and compared to samples fabricated with the same methods without a surface texture. The texture was found to decrease friction at low loads and provide steady friction under all loading conditions. The textured samples also decreased the average wear track width up to 61%. Wear was reduced on surfaces by the texture through the controlled formation of microcracking, which both reduced the amount of debris built up on samples and effectively reduced the worn area.

scholarly journals Tribological Behaviour of Graphene Nanoplatelets as Additive in Pongamia Oil

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 732
Author(s):  
Yeoh Jun Jie Jason ◽  
Heoy Geok How ◽  
Yew Heng Teoh ◽  
Farooq Sher ◽  
Hun Guan Chuah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Graphene Nanoplatelets ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Protective Film ◽  
Tribological Behaviour ◽  
Wear Reduction ◽  
Pongamia Oil ◽  
Interacting Surfaces ◽  
Worn Surface

This study investigated the tribological behaviour of Pongamia oil (PO) and 15W–40 mineral engine oil (MO) with and without the addition of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). The friction and wear characteristics were evaluated in four-ball anti-wear tests according to the ASTM D4172 standard. The morphology of worn surfaces and the lubrication mechanism of GNPs were investigated via SEM and EDS. This study also focuses on the tribological effect of GNP concentration at various concentrations. The addition of 0.05 wt % GNPs in PO and MO exhibits the lowest friction and wear with 17.5% and 12.24% friction reduction, respectively, and 11.96% and 5.14% wear reduction, respectively. Through SEM and EDS surface analysis, the surface enhancement on the worn surface by the polishing effect of GNPs was confirmed. The deposition of GNPs on the friction surface and the formation of a protective film prevent the interacting surfaces from rubbing, resulting in friction and wear reduction.

Experimental Research on Tribological Properties of Mn0.78Zn0.22Fe2O4 Magnetic Fluids

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Li-jun ◽  
Guo Chu-wen ◽  
Ryuichiro Yamane
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Wear Scar Diameter ◽  
Base Oil ◽  
Turbine Oil ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

The synthesis and application of nanometer-sized particles have received considerable attention in recent years because of their different physical and chemical properties from those of the bulk materials or individual molecules; however, few experimental investigations on the tribological properties of lubricating oils with and without nanoferromagnetic particles have been performed. This work investigates the tribological properties of Mn0.78Zn0.22Fe2O4 nanoferromagnetic as additive in 46# turbine oil using a four-ball friction and wear tester. It is shown that the 46# turbine oil containing Mn0.78Zn0.22Fe2O4 nanoparticles has much better friction reduction and antiwear abilities than the base oil. The 46# turbine oil doped with 6wt%Mn0.78Zn0.22Fe2O4 nanoparticles show the best tribological properties among the tested oil samples, and PB value is increased by 26%, and the decreasing percentage of wear scar diameter is 25.45% compared to base oil.

scholarly journals Tribological properties of synthetic base oil containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane grafted graphene oxide

RSC Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (42) ◽  
pp. 23606-23614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Yu ◽  
Kai Wang ◽  
Yiwen Hu ◽  
Feng Nan ◽  
Jibin Pu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Wear Performance ◽  
Base Oil ◽  
Oligomeric Silsesquioxane

The dispersion of graphene-based materials in lubricating oil is a prerequisite for improving its friction and wear performance.

scholarly journals Surface Texture Influences on the Running-in Behavior and Friction Reduction

2018 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 02017
Author(s):  
Zhouyong Hou ◽  
Tomomi Honda
Keyword(s):  
Surface Texture ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Surface Profile ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Profile Measurement ◽  
Textured Surface ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Textured Surfaces

For improving automobile fuel efficiency, the internal combustion engines must be required to reduce the friction and wear. Changing viscosity of lubricant and surface pressure could succeed, but the seizure is easy to happen in engines. However, the surface texture can solve those problems. The running-in behavior affects friction and wear on whole combustion engines. If the running-in is not carefully designed, catastrophic accident can happen. This experiment investigates that the running-in behavior is influenced by textured surfaces and the tested materials are the cast iron and the different area ratio of dimple of aluminum alloy combination. The friction coefficient and the number and size of wear particles are measured by the friction sensor and particle counter. After the tests, the worn surfaces are measured through using surface profile measurement systems, and some significant phenomena are observed and analyzed. The textured surface verifies good consequence and tribological advantages.

scholarly journals The Effect of Surface Texture on Lubricated Fretting

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 4886
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Lenart ◽  
Pawel Pawlus ◽  
Andrzej Dzierwa ◽  
Slawomir Wos ◽  
Rafal Reizer
Keyword(s):  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Surface Texture ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Disc Surface ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
42Crmo4 Steel ◽  
Ball Diameter ◽  
Steel Balls ◽  
Effect Of Surface

Experiments were conducted using an Optimol SRV5 tester in lubricated friction conditions. Steel balls from 100Cr6 material of 60 HRC hardness were placed in contact with 42CrMo4 steel discs of 47 HRC hardness and diversified surface textures. Tests were carried out at a 25–40% relative humidity. The ball diameter was 10 mm, the amplitude of oscillations was set to 0.1 mm, and the frequency was set to 80 Hz. Tests were performed at smaller (45 N) and higher (100 N) normal loads and at smaller (30 °C) and higher (90 °C) temperatures. During each test, the normal load and temperature were kept constant. We found that the disc surface texture had significant effects on the friction and wear under lubricated conditions. When a lower normal load was applied, the coefficient of friction and wear volumes were smaller for bigger disc surface heights. However, for a larger normal load a higher roughness corresponded to a larger coefficient of friction.

Effects of Vanadium Oxide Nanoparticles on Friction and Wear Reduction

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Dai ◽  
Kyungjun Lee ◽  
Alexander M. Sinyukov ◽  
Hong Liang
Keyword(s):  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Hydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Tribochemical Reaction ◽  
Base Oil ◽  
Lubrication Regimes ◽  
Wear Reduction ◽  
Light Mineral ◽  
Effective Additive

In this research, rheological and tribological performance of additive V2O5 nanoparticles in a light mineral oil has been investigated. For rheological performance, the addition of 0.2 wt. % V2O5 could reduce the viscosity of the base oil for 6%. Considering the overall friction reduction in boundary, mixed, and hydrodynamic lubrication regimes, that with 0.1 wt. % V2O5 exhibited the best effect. Friction coefficient of base oil could be reduced by 33%. In terms of wear, the addition of 0.2 wt. % V2O5 showed the lowest wear rate, which is 44% reduction compared to base oil. Through Raman spectrum and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis, it was found that V2O5 involved tribochemical reaction during rubbing. Vanadium intermetallic alloy (V–Fe–Cr) was found to enhance the antiwear performance. This research revealed that V2O5 nanoparticles could be an effective additive to improve tribological performance.

scholarly journals Opportunities and Challenges with Polyalkylene Glycol for Engine Oil Application

Lubricants ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Arup Gangopadhyay ◽  
John Cuthbert
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Economy ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Base Oil ◽  
Bench Tests ◽  
Automotive Engine ◽  
Wear Protection ◽  
Laboratory Bench ◽  
Polyalkylene Glycol ◽  
Engine Components

Base oil plays an important role in engine oil formulation in delivering overall performance attributes in addition to additives. Non-traditional base oil like polyalkylene glycol (PAG) did not get much attention in the past for formulating automotive engine oil. This investigation explored PAGs for enhancing engine oil performance primarily for fuel economy benefit over traditional mineral oil-based formulations. This paper highlights key findings from an extensive investigation, parts of which were published in detail elsewhere, and identifying opportunities and challenges. Several PAG chemistries were investigated depending on their feedstock material. Friction performance was evaluated by several methods starting with laboratory bench tests to engine components to chassis roll dynamometer tests. Durability was also evaluated from laboratory bench tests to engine components to ASTM sequence tests. The investigation revealed that significant friction reduction or fuel economy gain can be achieved with PAG oil but wear protection capability, piston deposit, and varnish require much improvement requiring identification/development of additive components. A few alternative routes for performance improvement are suggested.

scholarly journals Modified graphene as novel lubricating additive with high dispersion stability in oil

Friction ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pu Wu ◽  
Xinchun Chen ◽  
Chenhui Zhang ◽  
Jiping Zhang ◽  
Jianbin Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Wear Track ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Lubricant Additive ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Dispersion Stability ◽  
High Dispersion ◽  
Base Oil ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Modified Graphene

Abstract Graphene is a promising material as a lubricant additive for reducing friction and wear. Here, a dispersing method which combines chemical modification of graphene by octadecylamine and dicyclohexylcarbodiimide with a kind of effective dispersant has been successfully developed to achieve the remarkable dispersion stability of graphene in base oil. The stable dispersion time of modified graphene (0.5 wt%) with dispersant (1 wt%) in PAO-6 could be up to about 120 days, which was the longest time reported so far. At the same time, the lubricant exhibits a significant improvement of tribological performance for a steel ball to plate tribo-system with a normal load of 2 N. The coefficient of friction between sliding surfaces was ~0.10 and the depth of wear track on plate was ~21 nm, which decreased by about 44% and 90% when compared to pure PAO-6, respectively. Furthermore, the analysis of the lubricating mechanisms in regard to the sliding-induced formation of nanostructured tribo-film has been contacted by using Raman spectra and TEM.

Nanodiamond-based Nanolubricants: polyester oil based formulations

2012 ◽  
Vol 1452 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ivanov ◽  
D. Ivanov ◽  
S.V. Pavlyshko ◽  
A. Koscheev ◽  
Olga A. Shenderova
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Lubricant Additives ◽  
Current Work ◽  
Detonation Nanodiamond ◽  
Base Oil ◽  
Mineral Oils ◽  
Additional Possibility ◽  
Lubricating Properties

ABSTRACTIn the current work tribological properties of different compositions of lubricant additives based on detonation nanodiamond (DND) particles are reported. As compared to the previous findings using polyalphaolefin oil as a base oil for the additives, it is demonstrated that polymer esters are also a valuable base oil for the additive preparation. It is also demonstrated that synergistic compositions of DND with organic molybdenum provide significant improvement of the polyalphaolephin and mineral oils lubricating properties. Treatment of of DND with fluorine containing gases is an additional possibility toward reduced friction and wear of the DND-based nanolubricants.

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