Journal Description
Lubricants
Lubricants
is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on tribology published monthly online by MDPI.
- Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
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- Journal Rank: JCR - Q2 (Engineering, Mechanical) / CiteScore - Q2 (Mechanical Engineering)
- Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 14.8 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 3.5 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the second half of 2023).
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Impact Factor:
3.5 (2022);
5-Year Impact Factor:
3.2 (2022)
Latest Articles
Development of a Digital Model for Predicting the Variation in Bearing Preload and Dynamic Characteristics of a Milling Spindle under Thermal Effects
Lubricants 2024, 12(6), 185; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12060185 - 23 May 2024
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The spindle tool is an important module of the machine tool. Its dynamic characteristics directly affect the machining performance, but it could also be affected by thermal deformation and bearing preload. However, it is difficult to detect the change in the bearing preload
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The spindle tool is an important module of the machine tool. Its dynamic characteristics directly affect the machining performance, but it could also be affected by thermal deformation and bearing preload. However, it is difficult to detect the change in the bearing preload through sensory instruments. Therefore, this study aimed to establish a digital thermal–mechanical model to investigate the thermal-induced effects on the spindle tool system. The technologies involved include the following: Run-in experiments of the milling spindle at different speeds, the establishment of the thermal–mechanical model, identification of the thermal parameters, and prediction of the thermal-induced preload of bearings in the spindle. The speed-dependent thermal parameters were identified from thermal analysis through comparisons with transient temperature history, which were further used to model the thermal effects on the bearing preload and dynamic compliance of the milling spindle under different operating speeds. Current results of thermal–mechanical analysis also indicate that the internal temperature of the bearing can reach 40 °C, and the thermal elongation of the spindle tool is about 27 µm. At the steady state temperature of 15,000 rpm, the bearing preload is reduced by 40%, which yields a decrease in the bearing rigidity by approximately 16%. This, in turn, increases the dynamic compliance of the spindle tool by 22%. Comparisons of the experimental measurements and modeling data show that the variation in bearing preload substantially affects the modal frequency and stiffness of the spindle. These findings demonstrated that the proposed digital spindle model accurately mirrors real spindle characteristics, offering a foundation for monitoring performance changes and refining design, especially in bearing configuration and cooling systems.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Conceptions in Bearing Lubrication and Temperature Monitoring)
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Analysis of Lubrication Regimes for Porous Sliding Bearing
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Aleksandar Marinković, Blaža Stojanović, Carsten Gachot and Tatjana Lazović
Lubricants 2024, 12(6), 184; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12060184 - 23 May 2024
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The purpose of this paper is to analyze the lubrication quality of porous sliding bearings, starting from the bearing model and in combination with experimental results aimed at analyzing the lubrication regimes of different working conditions. The separation between the surfaces by the
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The purpose of this paper is to analyze the lubrication quality of porous sliding bearings, starting from the bearing model and in combination with experimental results aimed at analyzing the lubrication regimes of different working conditions. The separation between the surfaces by the lubricant layer is what determines the regime. The quality and type of lubrication regime are determined by parameters in the mathematical model including typically speed, load, motion, materials, environment, etc., which have an impact on friction. Besides those elements, important parameters such as coefficient of friction (COF) and working temperature are to be measured due to experimental investigations to detect an equilibrium working state. The self-lubrication mechanism in porous metal bearings improves their service life and lubrication processes; however, the COF still varies within a wide interval. This variability can be understood, considering that during bearing operation it operates within a broad range of lubrication regimes. Those findings are explained in the paper by using a combination of calculated parameters according to the bearing model and in combination with our own results of experimental investigations. With the obtained results for particular working conditions, the authors are trying to explain, in the form of a diagram with the limit line as an important outcome of the work, that the lubrication regime for porous metal bearings could arise from boundary lubrication (BL) close to hydrodynamic lubrication (HDL).
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Molecular Dynamics Analysis of Adhesive Forces between Silicon Wafer and Substrate in Microarray Adhesion
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Shunkai Han, Yarong Chen, Ming Feng, Zhixu Zhang, Zhaopei Wang and Zhixiang Chen
Lubricants 2024, 12(6), 183; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12060183 - 21 May 2024
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With the development of the electronics industry, the requirements for chips are getting higher and higher, and thinner and thinner wafers are needed to meet the processing of chips. In this study, a model of the adhesion state of semiconductor wafers in the
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With the development of the electronics industry, the requirements for chips are getting higher and higher, and thinner and thinner wafers are needed to meet the processing of chips. In this study, a model of the adhesion state of semiconductor wafers in the stacking–clamping process based on microarray adsorption was established, the composition adhesion was discussed, the microarrays of different materials and pressures were experimentally studied, and a molecular dynamics model was established. The molecular dynamics analysis showed that the adhesion force was only related to the type of atom, and the applied pressure did not change the adhesion force. According to the simulation results, the tangential adhesion between the metal and the wafer is greater than that between the ceramic and the wafer, the adsorption force between the aluminum–magnesium alloy and the silicon wafer is shown in the normal direction, and the repulsion force between other materials and the silicon wafer is shown in the normal direction. During the pressure process, the metal is in the elastic deformation stage between the metal and the wafer, the wafer is plastically deformed in the silicon carbide ceramic and wafer, and the wafer is elastically deformed in the alumina ceramic and wafer. In this paper, the adhesion between the substrate and the wafer is studied, a method of constructing microarrays to enhance adhesion is proposed, and the tangential deformation of the array unit under pressure is studied, which provides theoretical support for increasing the adhesion by constructing microarrays.
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Progress in Theoretical Modelling of Macroscopic and Microscopic Dynamics of Bolted Joints in Complex Equipment
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Xiaohan Lu, Min Zhu, Shengao Wang, Shengnan Li, Zijian Xu and Yilong Liu
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 182; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050182 - 17 May 2024
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Bolt connection structure is a common form of connecting large and complex equipment. Its object contact surfaces under normal and tangential loads will appear in the form of slip and adhesion, which affects the service life of mechanical equipment. Bolted connection structures cause
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Bolt connection structure is a common form of connecting large and complex equipment. Its object contact surfaces under normal and tangential loads will appear in the form of slip and adhesion, which affects the service life of mechanical equipment. Bolted connection structures cause changes in stiffness and damping, which have great impacts on the dynamic characteristics. Experimental studies and numerical simulations have difficulty predicting the overall performance of bolts in a timely manner, hence cannot ensure the reliability and safety of complex equipment. In order to improve the overall performance of complex equipment, it is necessary to study the contact theory model of bolt connection structures. Based on the relationship between friction force and velocity in the classical friction model, the mathematical expressions of restoring force and tangential displacement in the kinetic theory model are deduced to predict the stiffness degradation of the bolted structure and to characterise the kinetic properties and laws of the bolted structure. From the perspective of theoretical calculation, it makes up for the situation in which it is difficult to measure the performance of bolts due to the existence of spanning scale and provides theoretical support for the reliability of connecting complex equipment. This paper summarises and analyses the contact theory model of bolt connection structures, ranging from macroscopic to microscopic; describes the static friction model, kinetic friction model, statistical summation contact model, fractal contact model; and analyses the influencing factors of the microscopic contact mechanism. The advantages and disadvantages of the kinetic theoretical models are described, the manifestation of friction and the relationship between tangential force–displacement are discussed, and the key research directions of the kinetic theoretical models of bolted structures in the future are elucidated.
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Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of Nitrided AISI/SAE 4340 Steel Coated with NiP and AlCrN
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Marcos E. Soares, Qianxi He, Jose M. DePaiva, Bruna M. de Freitas, Paulo Soares, Stephen C. Veldhuis, Fred L. Amorim and Ricardo D. Torres
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 181; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050181 - 17 May 2024
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In this study, novel surface engineering strategies to improve the wear performance of AISI 4340 were investigated. The strategies were as follows: (i) NiP deposition on a previously nitrided steel substrate, followed by NiP interdiffusion heat treatment at either 400 °C or 610
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In this study, novel surface engineering strategies to improve the wear performance of AISI 4340 were investigated. The strategies were as follows: (i) NiP deposition on a previously nitrided steel substrate, followed by NiP interdiffusion heat treatment at either 400 °C or 610 °C (referred to as duplex treatment); (ii) the deposition of AlCrN PVD coating on NiP layers on a previously nitrided steel substrate (referred to as triplex treatment). Prior to the deposition of AlCrN, the NiP was subjected to the interdiffusion heat treatment at either 400 °C or 610 °C. These strategies were compared with the performance of the AlCrN coating directly applied on nitrided steel. To characterize the microstructural features of each layer, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis were conducted. We also carried out mechanical and tribological behavior assessments. The tribological tests were carried out using a ball-on-disc tribometer under a constant load of 20 N and a tangential speed of 25 cm/s; cemented carbide spheres with a diameter of 6 mm were the counterpart body. The friction coefficient was continuously monitored throughout the tests. The results reveal that the wear mechanism for the AlCrN coating is predominantly oxidative. The most wear-resistant surface architecture was the one comprising AlCrN over the NiP layer subjected to interdiffusion heat treatment at either 400 °C or 610 °C.
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A Review of Chemical Modification of Vegetable Oils and Their Applications
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Yongjing Zeng, Zichen Shang, Zeni Zheng, Ning Shi, Bo Yang, Sheng Han and Jincan Yan
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 180; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050180 - 17 May 2024
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In order to cope with the shortage of non-renewable energy and the increasingly environmental pollution, sustainable vegetable oils, as competitive alternatives, have widely been held in the good graces of the researchers. Vegetable oils are suitable for a wide range of applications such
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In order to cope with the shortage of non-renewable energy and the increasingly environmental pollution, sustainable vegetable oils, as competitive alternatives, have widely been held in the good graces of the researchers. Vegetable oils are suitable for a wide range of applications such as biofuels and biodiesel. However, the development of vegetable oils is limited due to the characteristics of unsatisfactory oxidation stability and poor cold-flow properties. Chemical modification is considered as an effective solution to enhance the performance. The research progress of the chemical modification methods and applications of vegetable oils in recent years are summarized in this review. Reducing the content of carbon–carbon double bonds and increasing the degree of saturation are the keys to improve the physicochemical properties of vegetable oils. The prospects for the development direction and challenges of vegetable oils are proposed. Future research may focus on the use of multifunctional catalysts to optimize reaction conditions or to introduce active groups with lubricating properties in epoxidation reactions and explore the combination of chemical and auxiliary methods.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Synthesis, Characterization and Tribological Investigation of Bio-Based Lubricants)
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Advances in Contact Mechanics
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Haichao Liu, Haibo Zhang and Xiaoyu Ding
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 179; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050179 - 16 May 2024
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Advancements in contact mechanics play an important role in the design of modern mechanical and bio-medical systems, enhancing their efficiency, power density, and reliability [...]
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Investigation of the Tribological Properties of Hybrid Additive-Modified Water-Based Lubricating Fluid
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Raimondas Kreivaitis, Jolanta Treinytė, Artūras Kupčinskas, Milda Gumbytė and Eglė Sendžikienė
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 178; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050178 - 15 May 2024
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Water-based lubricating fluids (WBLFs), known for their significant environmental benefits, are the focus of this study. The properties of WBLFs directly influence lubricated mechanisms’ longevity and operating efficiency. WBLFs are enhanced using additives, which must improve their properties and, at the same time,
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Water-based lubricating fluids (WBLFs), known for their significant environmental benefits, are the focus of this study. The properties of WBLFs directly influence lubricated mechanisms’ longevity and operating efficiency. WBLFs are enhanced using additives, which must improve their properties and, at the same time, remain environmentally friendly. This study combines bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium erucate protic ionic liquid and titanium oxide nanoparticles to formulate the hybrid additive. The lubricity was investigated using Alumina/Bearing steel and WC/Bearing steel friction pairs in a reciprocating ball-on-plate tribo-tester. The results show that protic ionic liquid can significantly improve lubricity and the corrosion-preventing ability of the base fluid. Applying a hybrid additive further improved the wear reduction ability in the WC/Bearing steel friction pair. However, the wear reduction ability was diminished when a hybrid additive was used to lubricate the Alumina/Bearing steel friction pair. The proposed lubricity improvement mechanism is based on forming an adsorption layer of ionic liquid molecules and rolling and tribo-sintering titanium oxide nanoparticles.
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Test Method for Rapid Prediction of Steady-State Temperature of Outer Rings of Bearings under Grease Lubrication Conditions
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Zhongbing Xia, Fang Yang, Xiqiang Ma, Nan Guo, Xiao Wang, Yunhao Cui and Yuchen Duan
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 177; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050177 - 15 May 2024
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Temperature has a great influence on the stability of bearing performance. For the study of bearing steady-state temperature, this paper proposes a test method to quickly predict the steady-state temperature of the outer ring of a bearing, which solves the problems in traditional
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Temperature has a great influence on the stability of bearing performance. For the study of bearing steady-state temperature, this paper proposes a test method to quickly predict the steady-state temperature of the outer ring of a bearing, which solves the problems in traditional theoretical calculations and simulation analysis methods such as the large number of calculations, complex models, and large errors. Firstly, a mathematical prediction model is established according to the bearing temperature-rise law; then, a bearing steady-state temperature detection device is designed; and finally, the prediction model parameters are solved according to the experimental results, and experimental verification is carried out. It is shown that the prediction model has high accuracy under different load and speed conditions, and the error between the predicted steady-state temperature and the tested steady-state temperature is less than 0.7 °C. This prediction method reduces the single test time of the same speed to 60 min, which greatly improves the efficiency of the temperature detection test. The steady-state temperature model has important theoretical significance in guiding the study of the limiting speed of bearings.
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Tribological Behavior of Polydiethylsiloxane (PDES) in a Si3N4 and M50 System under Low Temperatures from −80 to 25 °C
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Junhao Han, Yong Tang, Luo Yue, Xianzhen Ma, Hao Jia, Ningxia Liu, Pengpeng Bai, Yonggang Meng and Yu Tian
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 176; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050176 - 14 May 2024
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Lubricants must exhibit good tribological behavior at low temperatures to ensure reliable startups in very cold regions. This study investigates the performance of lubricants, with a specific focus on their capacity for high-temperature lubrication and ensuring reliable low-temperature startup in engines. Experiments were
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Lubricants must exhibit good tribological behavior at low temperatures to ensure reliable startups in very cold regions. This study investigates the performance of lubricants, with a specific focus on their capacity for high-temperature lubrication and ensuring reliable low-temperature startup in engines. Experiments were conducted to assess the friction and wear characteristics of polydiethylsiloxane in conjunction with a Si3N4 ball and M50 (8Cr4Mo4V) steel across a temperature range of −80 °C to 25 °C. The results indicate that the coefficient of friction, as determined through friction and wear tests at various temperatures, remained below 0.1. As temperatures progressively decreased, the system’s friction coefficient increased, and wear volumes recorded at 25 °C and −60 °C were 9749.513 µm³ and 105.006 µm³, respectively, culminating in lubrication failure at −100 °C. This failure is primarily attributed to the increased viscosity and decreased mobility of polydiethylsiloxane at extremely low temperatures. Additionally, the reduced temperature increases the strength of the quenched steel, leading to hard particles or protrusions on the material’s surface, which collide with the Si3N4 ball during friction, causing adhesion and spalling. Despite this, polydiethylsiloxane forms a stable protective oil film on the surface, enhancing the system’s lubrication performance. However, below −80 °C, this oil film begins to tear, leading to diminished lubrication efficacy. This study provides valuable data supporting the field of cryogenic lubrication.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Aerospace Tribology)
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AsdinNorm: A Single-Source Domain Generalization Method for the Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Bearings
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Juan Xu, Bin Ma, Weiwei Chen and Chengwei Shan
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 175; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050175 - 14 May 2024
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The remaining useful life (RUL) of bearings is vital for the manipulation and maintenance of industrial machines. The existing domain adaptive methods have achieved major achievements in predicting RUL to tackle the problem of data distribution discrepancy between training and testing sets. However,
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The remaining useful life (RUL) of bearings is vital for the manipulation and maintenance of industrial machines. The existing domain adaptive methods have achieved major achievements in predicting RUL to tackle the problem of data distribution discrepancy between training and testing sets. However, they are powerless when the target bearing data are not available or unknown for model training. To address this issue, we propose a single-source domain generalization method for RUL prediction of unknown bearings, termed as the adaptive stage division and parallel reversible instance normalization model. First, we develop the instance normalization of the vibration data from bearings to increase data distribution diversity. Then, we propose an adaptive threshold-based degradation point identification method to divide the healthy and degradation stages of the run-to-failure vibration data. Next, the data from degradation stages are selected as training sets to facilitate the RUL prediction of the model. Finally, we combine instance normalization and instance denormalization of the bearing data into a unified GRU-based RUL prediction network for the purpose of leveraging the distribution bias in instance normalization and improving the generalization performance of the model. We use two public datasets to verify the proposed method. The experimental results demonstrate that, in the IEEE PHM Challenge 2012 dataset experiments, the prediction accuracy of our model with the average RMSE value is 1.44, which is 11% superior to that of the suboptimal comparison model (Transformer model). It proves that our model trained on one-bearing data achieves state-of-the-art performance in terms of prediction accuracy on multiple bearings.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Conceptions in Bearing Lubrication and Temperature Monitoring)
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Effect of Nano-CuO and 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole on the Tribological Properties of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
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Andrey P. Vasilev, Afanasiy A. Dyakonov, Sakhayana N. Danilova, Igor S. Makarov, Anastasia V. Okoneshnikova and Aitalina A. Okhlopkova
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 174; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050174 - 12 May 2024
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In this study, the tribological properties of nanocomposites based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) filled with nano-CuO and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (CuO/MBT) in mass ratios of 1:1 and 2:1 were investigated. In the supramolecular structure of UHMWPE nanocomposites, spherulites of several hundred micrometers in
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In this study, the tribological properties of nanocomposites based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) filled with nano-CuO and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (CuO/MBT) in mass ratios of 1:1 and 2:1 were investigated. In the supramolecular structure of UHMWPE nanocomposites, spherulites of several hundred micrometers in size are formed. The density of UHMWPE nanocomposites slightly increases relative to the pure polymer, reaching a maximum at 2 wt.% CuO/MBT in both ratios. The Shore D hardness and compressive stress of the UHMWPE nanocomposites showed an improvement of 5–6% and 23–35%, respectively. The wear resistance and coefficient of friction of UHMWPE nanocomposites were tested using a pin-on-disk configuration under dry friction conditions on #45 steel and on P320 sandpaper. It was shown that the wear rate of UHMWPE nanocomposites filled with 2 wt.% CuO/MBT decreased by ~3.2 times compared to the pure polymer, and the coefficient of friction remained at the level of the polymer matrix. Abrasive wear showed an improvement in UHMWPE nanocomposites filled with 1 wt.% CuO/MBT compared to the polymer matrix and other samples. The worn surfaces of the polymer composites after dry friction were examined by scanning electron microscopy and IR spectroscopy. The formation of secondary structures in the form of tribofilms that protect the material from wear was demonstrated. Due to this, the wear mechanism of UHMWPE nanocomposites is transformed from adhesive to fatigue wear. The developed materials, due to improved mechanical and tribological properties, can be used as parts in friction units of machines and equipment.
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Tribological Behavior of Friction Materials Containing Aluminum Anodizing Waste Obtained by Different Industrial Drying Processes
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Giovanni Straffelini, Priyadarshini Jayashree, Andrea Barbieri and Roberto Masciocchi
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 173; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050173 - 11 May 2024
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With sustainability dominating the industry, recycling the generated waste from different processes is becoming increasingly important. This study focuses on recycling waste generated during aluminum anodizing waste (AAW) in friction material formulations for automotive braking applications. However, before utilization, the waste needs to
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With sustainability dominating the industry, recycling the generated waste from different processes is becoming increasingly important. This study focuses on recycling waste generated during aluminum anodizing waste (AAW) in friction material formulations for automotive braking applications. However, before utilization, the waste needs to be pre-treated, which mainly involves drying. Hence, four different industrial drying methods were studied to dry the AAW, and the corresponding characteristics were observed by evaluating its residual humidity and crushability index. The waste powders were further characterized using FT-IR and SEM/EDXS to understand their constituents. The initial analysis showed that the waste subjected to the drying process P2 and P1 with the lowest final humidity fetched the most desirable results, with P1 having the simpler drying procedure. The AAW powders were added in a commercial friction material formulation at 6 and 12 wt.% and subjected to friction, wear, and non-exhaust particulate matter analysis. The worn surfaces were analyzed using SEM/EDXS evaluation to understand the extension and composition of the deposited secondary contact plateaus. It was seen that the 12 wt.% addition of waste processed using the P1 technique provided the most satisfactory friction, wear, and emission characteristics, along with expansive secondary contact plateaus with a good contribution of the waste in its formation. This study showed a good relationship between the processing method and a formulation’s tribological and emission characteristics, thereby paving the way for using this drying method for other waste requiring pre-treatment.
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Evaluation of the Degree of Degradation of Brake Pad Friction Surfaces Using Image Processing
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Teodor Mandziy, Iryna Ivasenko, Olena Berehulyak, Roman Vorobel, Michał Bembenek, Sviatoslav Kryshtopa and Liubomyr Ropyak
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 172; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050172 - 11 May 2024
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The improvement of drilling rig systems to ensure a reduction in unproductive time spent on lowering and lifting operations for replacing drilling tools and restoring the performance of drilling equipment units is an important task. At the same time, considerable attention is paid
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The improvement of drilling rig systems to ensure a reduction in unproductive time spent on lowering and lifting operations for replacing drilling tools and restoring the performance of drilling equipment units is an important task. At the same time, considerable attention is paid to the reliable and efficient operation of the braking systems of drilling rig winches. In the process of operation, the polymer pads periodically come into contact with the outer cylindrical surface of the metal pulley during braking, work in extreme conditions and wear out intensively, so they need periodic replacement. Tests were carried out on a modernized stand and in industrial conditions for the brakes of drilling winches. A methodology for evaluating the degradation of the brake pad friction surface during its operation is proposed. The assessment of the degradation degree is carried out based on the image of the brake pad surface using image processing techniques. Geometric transformations of the input image were performed to avoid perspective distortions caused by the concave shape of the brake pads and the spatial angle at which the image is acquired to avoid glares. The crack detection step was implemented based on the scale-space theory, followed by contour detection and skeletonization. The ratios of the area and perimeter of segmented and skeletonized cracks to the total area were chosen as integral characteristics of the degradation degree. With the help of scanning electron microscopy, the character of the destruction of the friction surface and the degradation of the polymer material was investigated. Experimental studies were performed, and the application of the proposed method is illustrated.
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Tribological Characteristics for Aluminum Composite Using Taguchi Grey and TOPSIS Approaches
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Sandra Gajević, Ana Marković, Saša Milojević, Aleksandar Ašonja, Lozica Ivanović and Blaža Stojanović
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 171; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050171 - 10 May 2024
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In this study, a multi-objective optimization regarding the tribological characteristics of the hybrid composite with a base material of aluminum alloy A356 as a constituent, reinforced with a 10 wt.% of silicon carbide (SiC), size 39 µm, and 1, 3, and 5 wt.%
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In this study, a multi-objective optimization regarding the tribological characteristics of the hybrid composite with a base material of aluminum alloy A356 as a constituent, reinforced with a 10 wt.% of silicon carbide (SiC), size 39 µm, and 1, 3, and 5 wt.% graphite (Gr), size 35 µm, was performed using the Taguchi method, gray relational analysis (GRA), and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) decision-making methods. Tribological tests were carried out on a “block on disc” type tribometer with lubrication. Load, sliding speed, and graphite mass concentration were analyzed as input parameters. As output parameters, wear rate and coefficient of friction were calculated. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to identify all parameters that have a significant influence on the output multi-response. It was found that the normal load has the highest influence of 41.86%, followed by sliding speed at 32.48% and graphite addition at 18.47%, on the tribological characteristics of composites. Multi-objective optimization determined that the minimal wear rate and coefficient of friction are obtained when the load is 40 N, the sliding speed is 1 m/s, and the composite contains 3 wt.% Gr. The optimal combination of parameters achieved by GRA was also confirmed by the TOPSIS method, which indicates that both methods can be used with high reliability to optimize the tribological characteristics. The analysis of worn surfaces using scanning electron microscopy revealed adhesive and delamination wear as dominant mechanisms.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tribological and Mechanical Characteristics of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites and Their Applications)
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Investigation of the Nitriding Effect on the Adhesion and Wear Behavior of CrN-, AlTiN-, and CrN/AlTiN-Coated X45CrMoV5-3-1 Tool Steel Formed Via Cathodic Arc Physical Vapor Deposition
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Gülşah Aktaş Çelik, Konstantinos Fountas, Şaban Hakan Atapek, Şeyda Polat, Eleni Kamoutsi and Anna D. Zervaki
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 170; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050170 - 10 May 2024
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Monolayer (CrN, AlTiN) and bilayer (CrN/AlTiN) coatings are formed on the surface of conventional heat-treated and gas-nitrided X45CrMoV5-3-1 tool steel via Cathodic Arc Physical Vapor Deposition (CAPVD), and the adhesion characteristics and room- and high-temperature wear behavior of the coatings are compared with
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Monolayer (CrN, AlTiN) and bilayer (CrN/AlTiN) coatings are formed on the surface of conventional heat-treated and gas-nitrided X45CrMoV5-3-1 tool steel via Cathodic Arc Physical Vapor Deposition (CAPVD), and the adhesion characteristics and room- and high-temperature wear behavior of the coatings are compared with those of the un-nitrided ones. Scratch tests on the coatings show that the bilayer coating exhibits better adhesion behavior compared to monolayer ones, and the adhesion is further increased in all coatings due to the high load carrying capacity of the diffusion layer formed by the nitriding process. Dry friction tests performed at room temperature reveal that, among ceramic-based coatings, the coating system with a high adhesion has the lowest specific wear rate (0.06 × 10−6 mm3/N·m), and not only the surface hardness but also the nitriding process is important for reducing this rate. Studies on wear surfaces indicate that the bilayer coating structure has a tendency to remove the surface over a longer period of time. Hot wear tests performed at a temperature (450 °C) corresponding to aluminum extrusion conditions show that high friction coefficient values (>1) are reached due to aluminum transfer from the counterpart material to the surface and failure develops through droplet delamination. Adhesion and tribological tests indicate that the best performance among the systems studied belongs to the steel–CrN/AlTiN system and this performance can be further increased via the nitriding process.
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Numerical Investigations of Static and Dynamic Characteristics of a Novel Staggered Labyrinth Seal with Semi-Elliptical Structure
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Shebin Yan, Zhifeng Ye, Dezhao Wang, Huihao Su and Wenjie Zhou
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 169; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050169 - 10 May 2024
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In order to optimize sealing performance, a novel labyrinth seal with semi-elliptical teeth (SET) structure is proposed in this paper, which includes semi-elliptical teeth and a series of cavities. The simulation results calculated by the numerical methods are compared with the experimental and
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In order to optimize sealing performance, a novel labyrinth seal with semi-elliptical teeth (SET) structure is proposed in this paper, which includes semi-elliptical teeth and a series of cavities. The simulation results calculated by the numerical methods are compared with the experimental and theoretical results, and static and dynamic characteristics of the novel SET structure are further investigated. The numerical simulations of labyrinth seals with the SET structure demonstrate high accuracy and reliability, with a maximum relative error of less than 6% as compared to experimental results, underscoring the validity of the model. Notably, leakage rates are directly influenced by pressure drop and axial offset, with optimal sealing achieved at zero axial displacement. The direct damping coefficient increases as the pressure drop increases while the other dynamic coefficients decrease. Additionally, the stability results show that the novel SET structure exhibits higher stability for positive axial offsets. The novel model and corresponding results can provide a meaningful reference for the study of sealing structure and coupled vibration in the field of fluid machinery.
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Recent Advances in Machine Learning in Tribology
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Max Marian and Stephan Tremmel
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 168; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050168 - 9 May 2024
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Tribology, the study of friction, wear, and lubrication, has been a subject of interest for researchers exploring the complexities of materials and surfaces [...]
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Advances in Machine Learning in Tribology)
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Influence of Electrical Stimulation on the Friction Performance of LiPF6-Based Ionic Liquids
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Xiangyu Ge, Xiaodong Wu, Qiuyu Shi, Yanfei Liu and He Liang
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 167; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050167 - 9 May 2024
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This work studied the influence of the voltage parameters on the friction and superlubricity performances of LiPF6-based ionic liquids (ILs). The results show that the voltage direction and magnitude greatly affected the friction performances of ILs and that macroscale superlubricity can
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This work studied the influence of the voltage parameters on the friction and superlubricity performances of LiPF6-based ionic liquids (ILs). The results show that the voltage direction and magnitude greatly affected the friction performances of ILs and that macroscale superlubricity can be achieved with a stimulation of −0.1 V. The surface analysis and experiment results indicate that the voltage magnitude influences the coefficient of friction (COF) by determining the types of substances in the tribochemical film formed on the ball, while the voltage direction influences the COF by affecting the adsorption behavior of Li(PEG)+ ions on the ball. At −0.1 V, the cation group Li(PEG)+ adsorption film and FeOOH-containing tribochemical film contribute to friction reduction. The formation of FexOy within the tribochemical film results in an increase in friction at −0.8 V. The limited adsorption of Li(PEG)+ ions and the formation of FexOy contribute to the elevated COF at +0.1 V. This work proves that the friction performances of LiPF6-based ILs could be affected by voltage parameters. A lubrication model was proposed hoping to provide a basic understanding of the lubrication mechanisms of ILs in the electric environment.
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Nanotechnology in Lubricants: A Systematic Review of the Use of Nanoparticles to Reduce the Friction Coefficient
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Milton Garcia Tobar, Rafael Wilmer Contreras Urgiles, Bryan Jimenez Cordero and Julio Guillen Matute
Lubricants 2024, 12(5), 166; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050166 - 9 May 2024
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The study of lubricating oil is paramount for the optimal functioning of modern engines, and it has generated intensive research in the automotive industry. The aim is to improve the tribological properties of lubricants by including nanomaterials as additives in base oils. This
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The study of lubricating oil is paramount for the optimal functioning of modern engines, and it has generated intensive research in the automotive industry. The aim is to improve the tribological properties of lubricants by including nanomaterials as additives in base oils. This article presents an exhaustive bibliographic review of the experiments carried out to optimize the tribological properties of nano-lubricants in order to identify the nanoparticles and experimental processes used and analyze the results obtained. The methodology adopted combines inductive and deductive elements. It begins with the formulation of a general theory on the application of nanoparticles in lubricants, followed by the collection of specific data on the conceptualization and preparation of nano-lubricants. A total of 176 articles focused on the application of nanoparticles in lubricants, especially to reduce the coefficient of friction, are reviewed. These works, with impact levels Q1 and Q2, delve into the application and are analyzed to review the obtained results. Most researchers worked with a nanoparticle concentration range of 0% to 1% by volume.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Thermophysical and Tribological Characterization of Additivated Lubricants with Nanoparticles)
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