| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7003087 | Tribology International | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were modified by imidazolium-based ionic liquid (IL), 1-hydroxyethyl-3-hexyl imidazolium tetrafluoroborate and used as an additive in base stock IL 1-methyl-3-butylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate as the base lubricant. The effectiveness of using the IL- modified MWCNTs as lubricant additive was evaluated using a ball-on-plate configuration on an Optimol SRV oscillating friction and wear tester. The worn surfaces were examined using scanning electron microscope and the chemical composition on wear tracks was analyzed on an X-ray photoelectron spectrometer. Results suggest excellent anti-wear properties for the IL-modified MWCNTs as lubricant additive.
Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Authors
Bo Yu, Zhilu Liu, Chenbo Ma, Jianjun Sun, Weimin Liu, Feng Zhou,