Ionic liquids as lubricants

Meirong Cai, Meirong Cai, Feng Zhou, Weimin Liu

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Abstract

This chapter reviews state-of-the-art research on ionic liquids (ILs) as lubricants. The discovery of ILs as high-performance synthetic lubricants in 2001 immediately attracted considerable attention in the field of tribology. Such lubricants have better lubrication performance and antiwear capabilities than conventional lubrication oils. This chapter first introduces a brief summary of tribology and ILs. It then details the tribological research status of ILs, including their tribological properties and functionalization. Finally, trends in future ILs research are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGreen Solvents II
Subtitle of host publicationProperties and Applications of Ionic Liquids
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
Pages203-233
Number of pages31
ISBN (Electronic)9789400728912
ISBN (Print)9789400728905
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2012
Externally publishedYes

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