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
Grain refinement induced friction reduction and anti-wear performances of electrodeposited graphene/Ni composites with low content reduced graphene oxide
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.154080
Abstract: Abstract Graphene and its derivatives have attained a considerable amount of popularity as effective reinforcements in the electrodeposited nickel (Ni) matrix composites for lubrication. However, the composites suffer from certain challenges, such as the agglomeration… read more here.
Keywords: graphene oxide; reduction; friction; friction reduction ... See more keywords
A new approach to study the friction-reduction characteristics of viscous/conventional slickwater in simulated pipelines and fractures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103620
Abstract: Abstract Viscous slickwater have been successfully applied as an alternative to conventional ones. However, it is still not clear whether these two types of slickwater show the same friction-reduction characteristics when migrated into pipelines and… read more here.
Keywords: pipelines fractures; slickwater; reduction characteristics; friction ... See more keywords
In situ probing of stress-induced nanoparticle dispersion and friction reduction in lubricating grease
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.02.038
Abstract: Abstract Particulate additives improve the lubricating performance of oils and greases. Effects of nanoparticles on lubrication are not well understood because it is not possible to see them. In this research, an in situ approach… read more here.
Keywords: grease; friction reduction; stress; situ ... See more keywords
Booster effect of fatty amine on friction reduction performance of Mo-based additives
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.11.039
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the boosting effect on friction reduction performance of a fatty triamine (AM) when used as a third organic additive to base oil containing molybdenum-based additives and ZDDP for different tribopairs. The… read more here.
Keywords: based additives; reduction performance; friction; friction reduction ... See more keywords
Challenges of friction reduction of engine plain bearings – Tackling the problem with novel bearing materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2018.10.042
Abstract: Abstract This study specifically focuses on the friction properties of bearing materials. By means of laboratory test rigs using ring on disc and bearing segment systems extensive investigations under mixed friction conditions and start stop… read more here.
Keywords: bearing materials; novel bearing; friction; friction reduction ... See more keywords
Lateral Force Microscopy of Interfacial Nanobubbles: Friction Reduction and Novel Frictional Behavior
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-21264-6
Abstract: Atomic force microscopy is used to conduct single-asperity friction measurements at a water-graphite interface. Local mapping of the frictional force, which is based on the degree of the cantilever twisting, shows nearly friction-free when a… read more here.
Keywords: lateral force; microscopy; force microscopy; friction reduction ... See more keywords
Prestress effect on friction reduction of multilayer suspended h-BN
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0176526
Abstract: Prestress manifests on multilayer suspended two-dimensional materials, significantly influencing their friction characteristics. Here, friction of multilayer suspended h-BN to varying prestress levels was quantified through atomic force microscopy (AFM). Friction diminishes as prestress escalates from… read more here.
Keywords: friction reduction; multilayer suspended; effect; friction ... See more keywords
Friction reduction mechanism of glycerol monooleate-containing lubricants at elevated temperature - transition from physisorption to chemisorption
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DOI: 10.1177/0036850421998529
Abstract: The friction reduction mechanism of glycerol monooleate (GMO) was investigated under boundary lubrication with elevated temperature. Tribological performances were tested using reciprocating test rig by adding 5 wt.% GMO into Poly-alpha Olefin (PAO) base oil. Friction… read more here.
Keywords: elevated temperature; friction; friction reduction; reduction mechanism ... See more keywords
Active Control of Drillstring Axial Wriggle: Tool Development and Field Validation
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DOI: 10.2118/231417-pa
Abstract: Efficient transfer of weight on bit (WOB) in long horizontal wells remains a key challenge in drilling operations. In this study, we present a segmented drillstring axial creep tool (ACT) that integrates single-point hydraulic excitation… read more here.
Keywords: friction reduction; field; tool; control drillstring ... See more keywords
Numerical Analysis of Friction Reduction of Grouting in Long-Distance Pipe Jacking
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DOI: 10.3390/app15041782
Abstract: During pipe jacking construction, in addition to overcoming the resistance at the front, there is also the need to overcome significant frictional resistance. Grouting technology is commonly used in engineering to reduce the frictional resistance… read more here.
Keywords: friction reduction; pipe jacking; numerical analysis; reduction ... See more keywords