The potential of hBN nanoparticles as friction modifier and antiwear additive in engine oil

Abdullah, Muhammad Ilman Hakimi Chua and Abdollah, Mohd Fadzli bin and Amiruddin, Hilmi and tamaldin, noreffendy and Mat Nuri, Nur Rashid (2016) The potential of hBN nanoparticles as friction modifier and antiwear additive in engine oil. Mechanics & Industry, 17 (1). pp. 1-6. ISSN 2257-7777

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Abstract

An experimental investigation was conducted to investigate the potential of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanoparticles as friction modifier and antiwear additive in engine oil. In this study, an optimal composition (0.5 vol.%) of 70 nm hBN nanoparticles was dispersed in SAE 15W-40 diesel engine oil by sonication technique. Sample was stabilized using 0.3 vol.% oleic acid as a surfactant. The tribological test was performed using a four-ball tribometer. Surface morphology and its chemical composition were carried out using a profilometer, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). It was found that the optimized nano-oil could reduce the coefficient of friction and increase wear resistance, as compared with conventional diesel engine oil. Some adhesive and abrasive wear types were identified as predominant wear mechanisms.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Lubricant, friction, wear, boron nitride
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions:	Faculty of Mechanical Engineering > Department of Automotive
Depositing User:	DR MOHD FADZLI BIN ABDOLLAH
Date Deposited:	18 May 2016 23:56
Last Modified:	05 Sep 2021 14:16
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/16508
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