Ionic liquid thin films: Potential solution to lubricate miniaturized devices

  • Qunji Xue
  • , Bo Yu
  • , Feng Zhou
  • , Ping Gao
  • , Yongmin Liang
  • , Weimin Liu

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Abstract

The tribological properties of ultra-thin ionic liquid films (IL films) were evaluated using a Universal Micro-tribometer-2MT tester. The morphologies of the wear tracks of the films and the counterpart surfaces were examined using a JEM-1200EX scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with a Kevex energy dispersive X-ray analyzer (EDXA) attachment. It was found that the tribological performances of IL films were closely related to the chemical characteristics of the substrate surfaces. The films of vinyl group functionalized ionic liquids on hydroxylated substrate and vinyl group modified substrate exhibited very good friction-reduction and wear-resistant properties. IL films can be a potential solution to the lubrication of miniaturized devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages753-754
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)0791842029, 9780791842027
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 World Tribology Congress III - Washington, D.C., United States
Duration: 12 Sep 200516 Sep 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005

Conference

Conference2005 World Tribology Congress III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, D.C.
Period12/09/0516/09/05

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