Dependence of the lubrication enhancement of alkyl-functionalized graphene oxide and boric acid nanoparticles on the anti-oxidation property

Shaochong Yin, Chengping Ye, Ying Chen, Chi Jin, Hongxing Wu, Haifeng Wang

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Abstract

The influence of anti-oxidation property of nanoparticles on the tribological properties is rarely reported. In this study, the alkyl-functionalized graphene oxide (FGO) and alkyl-functionalized boric acid (FBA) were fabricated as oil additives to explore their lubrication effectiveness. FBA exhibited remarkable lubricating properties which reduced friction coefficient by approximately 24 % and the wear depth by about 94 %. However, the friction coefficient and wear depth of FGO were reduced by only 9.5 % and 44 %, respectively. Worn surface analysis shows a bunch of deep-plowing on rubbing surface in the case of FGO, while the wear scar was smooth and almost wear-free for FBA. Lubrication mechanism analysis by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy revealed the formation of carbon-based tribofilm for FGO and boron-based tribofilm for FBA during rubbing. In the thermal behavior analysis, graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles were completely decomposed at 650 °C, whereas, B2O3 nanoparticles remained stable. It indicated that the excellent thermal stability and anti-oxidation property of boron-based tribofilm benefited to the lubrication enhancement. This study highlights the importance of oxidation resistance in designing novel nanoparticle additives, and the enhancement of oxidation resistance of GO will be a promising way to further application as oil additives.

Original languageEnglish
Article number129521
JournalColloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
Volume649
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Sep 2022

Keywords

  • Boric acid
  • Depositing tribofilm
  • Graphene oxide
  • Green lubricant additives
  • Oxidation resistance

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