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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2967-2969 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 17-18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 30 Jun 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carbon nanotubes
- Ionic liquids
- RTIL/MWNTs composite
- Wear