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Synergistic effects have been extensively investigated in the modification of polymer materials. To gain complete insights into the effect of two-component synergy on the tribology performance of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), this study selected single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and MoS2 as the solid additives to prepare several composite materials. Subsequently, the tribology property of the composites was analyzed. It was reported that the agglomeration phenomenon could be improved by regulating the ratio of SWNTs and MoS2. In addition, SWNTs could effectively improve the friction and wear properties exhibited by the composites and promote the mechanical properties exhibited by the composites. Moreover, the positive effect on tribological properties was increasingly significantly as the contact load increased.
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This study is supported by the Defense Foundation Enhancement Program. In addition, the study is also strongly supported by the New Materials and New Technology Laboratory of Institute of vibration and noise, Naval University of Engineering, Wuhan, China.
Special thanks to the team of professors, technicians and graduate students for their help in the design and preparation of composite materials, properties testing and analysis of friction mechanism. Particular thanks to the editors and reviewers of the journal for the precious time in editing and reviewing.
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Gang Lu is a Doctor of the Institute of Vibration and Noise, Naval University of Engineering, Wuhan, China. His research interests include, but are not limited to, functional polymers and smart materials, particularly in the field of vibration and noise control.
Xue Yang is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Naval University of Engineering, Wuhan, China. She received her Ph.D. in Marine Engineering from Naval University of Engineering. She is mainly engaged in the vessel vibration and noise control technology and has made a series of achievements in the field of vibration isolators and advanced materials.
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Lu, G., Shuai, C., Liu, Y. et al. Synergistic effect of single-wall carbon nanotubes and MoS2 on tribological performance of polyether MDI polyurethane elastomer. J Mech Sci Technol 36, 179–185 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-021-1216-6
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