Huixian Yang , Xiaoqiang Fan , Zhongpan Zhang , Xinrui Li , Minhao Zhu
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Abstract
Epoxy resin (EP) exhibits poor tribological performance when used as a friction pair. In this study, lithium composite grease (LCG) was dispersed in EP using ethyl acetate as a “booster” to prepare composite coatings containing semi-solid grease (LCG/EP). X-ray computed tomography imaging confirmed the uniform distribution of LCG within the EP. The friction coefficient dropped from 0.65 to 0.066, and the wear rate decreased by 95.3 % with the introduction of 10 wt% LCG. The superior tribological performance of LCG/EP originates from the oil film formation on the friction surface. Moreover, the lubricating state from EP to LCG/EP was examined using Hertz contact theory. This work provides potentially effective support for the design of high-efficiency self-lubricating bearings.
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Tribology is the science of rubbing surfaces and contributes to every facet of our everyday life, from live cell friction to engine lubrication and seismology. As such tribology is truly multidisciplinary and this extraordinary breadth of scientific interest is reflected in the scope of Tribology International.
Tribology International seeks to publish original research papers of the highest scientific quality to provide an archival resource for scientists from all backgrounds. Written contributions are invited reporting experimental and modelling studies both in established areas of tribology and emerging fields. Scientific topics include the physics or chemistry of tribo-surfaces, bio-tribology, surface engineering and materials, contact mechanics, nano-tribology, lubricants and hydrodynamic lubrication.
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