Investigation of anti-wear and extreme pressure properties of nano-lubricant using graphite and Ag nanoparticles

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2011 Jan;11(1):560-5. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2011.3180.

Abstract

The tribological behavior of graphite and Ag nanoparticles as solid additive to base oil was evaluated on a four-ball test machine and a disc-on-disc tribotester. Extreme pressure and anti-wear results are shown according to ASTM D4172 and D2783 standard methods. It is found that Ag nanoparticles have better anti-wear behavior, and especially the smaller size nanoparticle have better anti-wear behavior.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't