Properties and tribological evaluation of graphene and fullerene nanoparticles as additives in oil lubrication

Sharuddin, Muhammad Hazman and Sulaiman, Mohd Hafis and Kamaruddin, Shafie and Dahnel, Aishah Najiah and Abd Halim, Nor Farah Huda and Mohd Jamir, Mohd Ridzuan and Abdul-Rani, Ahmad Majdi (2023) Properties and tribological evaluation of graphene and fullerene nanoparticles as additives in oil lubrication. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, Special Issue: MYTRIBOS 2022. pp. 1-10. ISSN 1350-6501 E-ISSN 2041-305X

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Abstract

In this study, SAE-0W20 engine oil was mixed with graphene and fullerene nanoparticles. The goal of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of different carbon nanoparticles on the thermal, rheological, and tribological properties of engine oil, such as thermal degradation, viscosity, friction, and wear. Using a two-step process, graphene and fullerene nanostructures were dispersed in low-viscosity SAE-0W20 engine oil at a concentration of 0.05 wt.%. The friction and wear characteristics were evaluated in a customized cylindrical block-on-ring tribology test according to the ASTM G77 standard. Graphene and fullerene nanoparticles protect contact surfaces by forming a very thin protective film between moving mechanical parts thus resulting in wear and friction reduction. The results showed graphene nanoparticles have improved significantly the tribological performance of SAE-0W20 engine oil.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Graphene, fullerene, nanoparticle additive, oil lubrication, frictional heat
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ181 Mechanical movements
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr. Shafie Kamaruddin
Date Deposited:	27 Jun 2023 11:22
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2023 11:22
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/105232

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