Abstract
The tribological properties of rhenium-doped inorganic fullerene-like MoS2 nanoparticles were studied in poly alpha olefin oil, and compared to inorganic fullerene-like (IF) MS2 (M=Mo,W) nanoparticles and 2H-MoS2 platelets. For this purpose a rotational disc tribometer was used. Different regimes in the Stribeck curve, i.e., boundary, mixed and elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication conditions were studied. A precipitous reduction in friction and wear of oil suspensions with nanoparticles were observed for the entire IF samples. However, Re-doped IF exhibited the best results, presumably due to their reduced tribocharging and agglomeration. The various tribological mechanisms of solid state additives are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1103-1110 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Wear |
Volume | 297 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 5 Jan 2013 |
Keywords
- Boundary lubrication
- Inorganic fullerene-like nanostructures
- Nanotribology
- Solid nano lubricants
- Stick-slip
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry