Tribological performance of green nanolubricants using functionalized CaCO3 nanoparticles

In response to the mounting concern over environmental pollution and the depletion of petroleum reserves, biolubricants have emerged as a promising alternative to mineral oil-based lubricants. Thus, the aim of this research is the tribological characterization of green castor and soybean nanolubrica...

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Autores: Liñeira del Río, José Manuel, Fernandes, Carlos M.C.G., Gonçalves, David E.P., Seabra, Jorge H.O.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)
Repositorio:Minerva. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:minerva.usc.gal:10347/38066
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10347/38066
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Biolubricants
Nanoparticles
Functionalization
Surface analysis
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Sumario:In response to the mounting concern over environmental pollution and the depletion of petroleum reserves, biolubricants have emerged as a promising alternative to mineral oil-based lubricants. Thus, the aim of this research is the tribological characterization of green castor and soybean nanolubricants containing functionalized CaCO3 nanoparticles. Friction improvements were reached with maximum friction decreases of 14 % and 18 % compared to castor and soybean oils. Concerning wear, optimal concentration for castor and soybean nanolubricants was intermediate concentration of 0.15 wt% with width wear reductions of 27 % and 24 % compared to castor and soybean oils, respectively. Tribological mechanisms of tribofilm formation, repairing and rolling-bearing were identified. In rolling-sliding tests, the use of nanoparticles was crucial at low speeds with outstanding friction reductions.