A novel lubricant additive based on carbon nanotubes for ionic liquids

Bo Yu, Zhilu Liu, Feng Zhou, Weimin Liu, Yongmin Liang

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Abstract

Room Temperature Ionic Liquid (RTIL)/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWNTs) composite was prepared by chemical modification. The composite was analyzed by using laser Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The RTIL/MWNTs composite was evaluated as lubricant additive in ionic liquid due to their excellent dispersibility. Tribological performances of RTIL/MWNTs composite as lubricant additive were performed on a universal UMT-2MT Tribo-tester. It is found that RTIL/MWNTs composite showed good friction-reduction and anti-wear properties in friction process. It is concluded that RTIL/MWNTs composite might play the role of roller bearing during friction process.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2967-2969
Number of pages3
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume62
Issue number17-18
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Jun 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Ionic liquids
  • RTIL/MWNTs composite
  • Wear

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