Evaluation of tribological properties of binder-free single-walled carbon nanotube solids for solid lubrication applications

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Abstract

Binder-free single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) solids were evaluated for solid lubrication applications. The steady-state friction coefficient (μ) for the SWCNT solids were found to reach values as low as 0.22-0.24, according to unidirectional sliding friction tests using Si3N4 counterpart in air, which values were slightly higher than that of bulk graphite material (μ=0.20). SEM and Raman analyses showed that most of SWCNTs that existed in the friction surface transformed into SWCNT-derived transferred film made up of amorphous carbon during sliding. The resultant friction behavior may be related to the smearing of transferred film over the contact area, which was expected to permit easy shear and then help to achieve a lubricating effect during sliding.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWATER DYANMICS
Subtitle of host publication4th International Workshop on Water Dynamics
Pages130-134
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event4th International Workshop on Water Dynamics - Sendai, Japan
Duration: 2006 Nov 72006 Nov 8

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume898
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference4th International Workshop on Water Dynamics
Country/TerritoryJapan
CitySendai
Period06/11/706/11/8

Keywords

  • Single-walled carbon nanotube
  • Solid lubrication
  • Transferred film
  • Tribological properties

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