| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 615342 | Tribology International | 2011 | 6 Pages |
This work deals with the frictional properties of ductile Cu surfaces of varying morphologies under three different lubrication conditions including dry, base oil only, and nanowire+base oil. It was found that the frictional properties of base oil and nanowire-based lubrication system strongly depended on the surface topography while the friction for the dry surfaces was independent of the surface topography.
► This study deals with the effect of shearing surface topography on nanowire lubricants. ► Addition of ZnS nanowires in dodecane, on average, reduces the friction forces by 34%. ► Surface topography causes up to 40% difference in the friction force for ZnS nanowire lubricant. ► Friction under dry conditions is independent of the surface topography for the same surfaces.
