| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1498118 | Scripta Materialia | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Correlative characterization using atom-probe tomography (APT) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was performed on a tribofilm formed during sliding frictional testing with a fully formulated engine oil, which also contains a boron-based additive. The tribofilm formed is ∼15 nm thick and consists of oxides of iron and compounds of B, Ca, P, and S, which are present in the additive. This study provides strong evidence for boron being embedded in the tribofilm, which effectively reduces friction and wear losses.
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Authors
Yoon-Jun Kim, Sung-Il Baik, Leonardo Bertolucci-Coelho, Luca Mazzaferro, Giovanni Ramirez, Ali Erdermir, David N. Seidman,