Modelling Friction Reduction Based on Molybdenum Disulphide Tribofilm Formation and Removal in Boundary Lubrication
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DOI: 10.1007/s11249-025-01981-6
Abstract: Molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate is a highly effective friction modifier lubricant additive in boundary lubrication, owing to the formation of a MoS2 nanosheet lattice structure that significantly reduces friction. The friction reduction behaviour is linked to the… read more here.
Keywords: friction reduction; friction; reduction based; boundary lubrication ... See more keywords
Antiwear tribofilm growth in rolling bearings under boundary lubrication conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.03.030
Abstract: Abstract Zinc dialkyldithiophosphates (ZDDP) are applied as a lubricant additive for wear protection in rolling bearing applications. Chemical interactions between the additive and the bearing material lead to the formation of a tribofilm on the… read more here.
Keywords: lubrication conditions; growth; boundary lubrication; tribofilm growth ... See more keywords
Tribological behaviour of TiO2 Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) coating under mixed and boundary lubrication conditions in presence of oil containing MoDTC
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.10.003
Abstract: Abstract Tribological behaviour of steel APS coating and TiO 2 APS coating was investigated and compared with reference steel material under boundary lubrication in presence of MoDTC. Significant friction and wear reduction was observed in… read more here.
Keywords: boundary lubrication; aps coating; modtc; steel ... See more keywords
Comparison of unidirectional and reciprocating tribometers in tests with MoDTC-containing oils under boundary lubrication
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2019.03.044
Abstract: Abstract Friction reduction is a relevant topic in internal combustion engines (ICE), due to the usual concern of increasing efficiency and reducing pollutant gas emissions. Many lubricant additives intended to reduce friction, commonly classified as… read more here.
Keywords: boundary lubrication; microscopy; spectroscopy; modtc containing ... See more keywords
Investigating the micropitting and wear performance of copper oxide and tungsten carbide nanofluids under boundary lubrication
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2019.03.007
Abstract: Abstract The potential of copper oxide (CuO) and tungsten carbide (WC) nanofluids in enhancing micropitting and wear behavior of AISI 8620 steel under boundary lubrication conditions was investigated. The nanofluids consisted of 1% nanoparticles by… read more here.
Keywords: boundary lubrication; micropitting wear; carbide nanofluids; copper oxide ... See more keywords
Boundary Lubrication Mechanisms for High-Performance Friction Modifiers.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b11075
Abstract: We recently reported a new molecular heterocyclic friction modifier (FM) that exhibits excellent friction and wear reduction in the boundary lubrication regime. This paper explores the mechanisms by which friction reduction occurs with heterocyclic alkyl-cyclen… read more here.
Keywords: boundary lubrication; friction; lubrication mechanisms; high performance ... See more keywords
Complexation and synergistic boundary lubrication of porcine gastric mucin and branched poly(ethyleneimine) in neutral aqueous solution.
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DOI: 10.1039/c6sm01801g
Abstract: Lubrication of soft polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomer interfaces was studied in aqueous mixtures of porcine gastric mucin (PGM) and branched polyethyleneimine (b-PEI) at neutral pH and various ionic strengths (0.1-1.0 M). While neither PGM nor b-PEI… read more here.
Keywords: lubrication; pgm pei; boundary lubrication; porcine gastric ... See more keywords
Dynamical behavior of lubricant molecules under boundary lubrication explored via molecular dynamics simulations
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0213491
Abstract: Boundary lubrication with extremely thin films widely occurs in various situations, for instance, in micro-electromechanical system lubrication and hard disk drive lubrication. Lubrication performance is significantly affected by the surface layer properties and interactions between… read more here.
Keywords: molecules boundary; via molecular; dynamics simulations; lubrication ... See more keywords
Tribofilm formation on the VN/7075 composite surface under sulfur-containing boundary lubrication
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DOI: 10.1177/1350650120930165
Abstract: In this paper, Al7075 alloy and 15 wt% VN/7075 composite were prepared by ball milling and hot-press sintering. The microstructure, hardness, and wear behavior under different working conditions (environmental condition: dry friction, sulfur-containing boundary lubrication, and… read more here.
Keywords: lubrication; boundary lubrication; 7075 composite; containing boundary ... See more keywords
Investigation of 1,3-Diketone and Nano-Copper Additives for Enhancing Boundary Lubrication Performance
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse13050912
Abstract: In this work, 1,3-diketone synthesized via the Claisen condensation method and nano-copper particles modified by the Brust–Schiffrin method were added into a commercial marine medium-speed diesel engine cylinder piston oil to evaluate their effects on… read more here.
Keywords: diketone; boundary lubrication; lubrication performance; diketone nano ... See more keywords
Tribological Evaluation and Model of Wear Behavior in the Boundary Lubrication of the Contact Surfaces of Cycloidal Reducers
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DOI: 10.3390/lubricants13060268
Abstract: Cycloidal reducers are widely used in precision drive systems due to their reduced backlash in meshing and compact design. However, their operational durability is limited by surface wear and lubricant degradation under elevated contact loads… read more here.
Keywords: tribological evaluation; cycloidal reducers; lubrication; boundary lubrication ... See more keywords