Abstract
A 2-ethyl hexoic acid (EHA) surface-modified TiO2 nanoparticle with an average diameter of 5 nm was chemically synthesized. The friction-reduction and antiwear behaviors of the prepared EHA-TiO2 as an oil additive in liquid paraffin were evaluated with a four-ball wear tester. The rubbed surfaces after friction tests were investigated with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Friction tests indicate that EHA-TiO2 exhibits good performance in friction and wear reduction as well as in load-carrying capacity. Results of XPS analysis show that a boundary film mainly composed of TiO2 and titanates was formed on the rubbed surfaces.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 29-32 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Wear |
Volume | 213 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 30 Dec 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 2-ethyl hexoic acid (EHA) surface-modified TiO nanoparticle
- Friction and wear behaviours
- Oil additive
- XPS analysis