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Tribological Behaviour of Plasma-Functionalized Graphene as Low-Viscosity Oil Additive

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The influence of plasma functionalization of multilayer graphene (MG) as an additive for low-viscosity polyolester (POE) oil in terms of dispersion stability and tribological behaviour was investigated. Pure MG and MG functionalized via N2 and NH3 plasma were analysed. The plasma functionalization significantly improved the substrate wettability and the dispersion stability of the nanofluids. The tribological behaviour of the nanofluids was investigated using a reciprocating cylinder on plane configuration. 0.05 wt% of the functionalized nanoparticles dramatically increased the scuffing resistance and significantly improved the anti-wear properties of the POE oil (over 60% wear reduction). Optical microscopy, white light interferometry, scanning electron microscopy and micro-Raman spectroscopy were used to identify the wear mechanisms. The functionalization provides a well-dispersed suspension, which contributes to the formation of a continuous and homogeneous anti-wear tribofilm. Once between the sliding surfaces, the MG improves the load-carrying capacity of the oil, avoiding the seizure of the tribolayer.

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The authors thank the Brazilian agency CAPES and EMBRACO for their financial support. The research was supported by LABMAT – UFSC, LABMOSS – UFSC and LCME – UFSC.

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This work was funded by the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES—Grant no. 087/99), Whirlpool SA- Embraco (Grant No. 945) and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDS—Grant No. 946).

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    Ricardo Bordignon, Diego Salvaro, Cristiano Binder, Aloísio N. Klein, Valderes Drago & José D. B. de Mello

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Bordignon, R., Salvaro, D., Binder, C. et al. Tribological Behaviour of Plasma-Functionalized Graphene as Low-Viscosity Oil Additive. Tribol Lett 66, 114 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-018-1065-3

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