Zwitterionic dopamine sulfonate functionalized carbon quantum dots as water-based lubricant additive for friction and wear reduction

Shenghua Xue, Yuhong Cui, Xin Chen, Junqin Shi, Shujuan Liu, Qian Ye, Feng Zhou

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Abstract

In this work, we have successfully prepared carbon quantum dots with abundant edge-OH (CQDs-OH) via hydrothermal reaction, and then the zwitterionic dopamine sulfonate (ZDS) was self-assembled onto CQDs surface via chemical bond between the catechol group of ZDS and the edge-OH of CQDs. Due to the good dispersion stability of quantum dots endowed by ZDS, CQD-ZDS exhibits excellent lubricating effect as a water-based lubricating additive. Meanwhile, the tribochemical reaction induced by CQD-ZDS can form a stable carbon and metal oxide protective film on the wear surface. Compared with pure water, the average friction coefficient (COF) decreases from 0.5 to 0.11. The hydration process of ZDS modified CQDs is simulated by molecular dynamics simulation, and its lubricating mechanism is explored.

Original languageEnglish
Article number156411
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume615
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2023

Keywords

  • Carbon quantum dots
  • Self-assembly
  • Water-based lubricant additive
  • Zwitterionic dopamine sulfonate

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