莫来石与碳纤维协同填充的聚四氟乙烯基复合材料及其摩擦学性能

为了提高聚四氟乙烯（PTFE）的摩擦学性能,采用机械混匀、带温预压及烧结等工艺制备了莫来石和碳纤维填充的PTFE基复合材料,并通过FTIR、XRD、万能材料试验机、洛氏硬度计、DSC及热机械分析分别表征了PTFE基复合材料的显微结构、力学性能和热学性能;然后,使用MRH-3 型高速环块磨损试验机测定了复合材料的摩擦系数和磨损率,通过自制的硅油砂浆磨损装置测定了复合材料在不同温度下的耐砂浆磨损性能;最后,借助3D测量激光显微镜研究了复合材料摩擦面形貌,并分析了摩擦磨损机制。结果表明:莫来石和碳纤维在PTFE体系中起到填充增强作用,20wt%莫来石-10wt%碳纤维/PTFE复合材料的弹性模量由364 MPa增加至874 MPa;20wt%莫来石-10wt%碳纤维/PTFE复合材料的干摩擦系数较大,但其磨损率与纯PTFE相比降低了3个数量级以上,且此复合材料在水摩擦条件下仍能保持较好的摩擦系数和磨损率,摩擦系数为0.157,磨损率为7.40×10-6 mm3·N-1·m-1;此外,20wt%莫来石-10wt%碳纤维/PTFE复合材料在较高温度下仍能表现出良好的耐砂浆磨损性能。所得结论表明改性得到的PTFE 基复合材料的摩擦学性能显著提高,复合材料可用于有杆抽油井防偏磨。      

PTFE复合材料的摩擦学性能及力学性能

利用MM-200型磨损试验机,对不同填料填充PTFE复合材料的摩擦磨损性能进行了研究,并探讨了淬火处理对PTFE复合材料摩擦学性能及力学性能的影响.研究发现,几乎所有填料均可大大降低PTFE复合材料的磨损,但其对PTFE复合材料性能的影响差别较大.聚苯脂填充PTFE复合材料虽然具有良好的摩擦磨损性能,但是其拉伸强度较小.PI增大了PTFE复合材料的摩擦系数,随着PI含量的增加,PTFE复合材料的拉伸强度增大,而其伸长率则减小.CdO填充PTFE复合材料虽具有良好的摩擦性能,但其伸长率较大.淬火处理使PTFE复合材料的结晶度下降,从而导致PTFE复合材料的硬度减小、耐磨性变差.     

The thermal and mechanical properties of graphite foam/epoxy resin composites

A series of epoxy resin (EP) filled graphite foam (GF) composites were prepared to explore a new material with good heat transfer property. The effects of the mass fraction of EP and the network structure of GFs on the thermal diffusivity and the compression strength of the composites were investigated. The thermal diffusivity of the GF/EP composite with EP mass fraction of 91.45% was raised to 6.541 mm²/s, which was 45.7 times higher than the pure EP. The thermal conductivity reached to 14.67 W/(m K), which was 43.1 times higher than the pure EP. The compression strength of the GF/EP increased 55% above the value of pure EP. In addition, the thermal diffusivity of GF/EP increased with the decrease of the mass fraction of EP. A model was formulated to calculate the pressure needed for a mass fraction of EP.     

埃洛石-玻纤/聚四氟乙烯复合材料的摩擦磨损热膨胀及力学性能

采用冷压成型烧结工艺制备出玻璃纤维（GF）和埃洛石（HNTs）填充的聚四氟乙烯（PTFE）复合材料。研究了填料类型及不同配比的填料对PTFE复合材料的界面、摩擦学性能、线膨胀系数及力学性能的影响。结果表明:适量填充HNTs可以提升GF/PTFE复合材料的摩擦磨损、热膨胀及力学性能。填充2.0%HNTs时的HNTs-GF/PTFE复合材料比GF/PTFE复合材料的磨损率降低32.7%,高温时HNTs-GF/PTFE复合材料的线膨胀系数（CTE）比纯PTFE降低近2个数量级,断裂伸长率、拉伸强度和弯曲强度分别提高40.0%、2.3%和7.1%。      

Tribological properties of solid lubricants filled glass fiber reinforced polyamide 6 composites

The main purpose of this paper is to further optimize the tribological properties of the glass fiber reinforced PA6 (GF/PA6,15/85 by weight) for high performance friction materials using single or combinative solid lubricants such as Polytetrafluroethylene (PTFE), ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and the combination of both of them. Various polymer blends, where GF/PA6 acts as the polymer matrix and solid lubricants as the dispersed phase were prepared by injection molding. The tribological properties of these materials and the synergism as a result of the incorporation of both PTFE and UHMWPE were investigated. The results showed that, at a load of 40 N and a velocity of 200 rpm, PTFE was effective in improving the tribological capabilities of matrix material. On the contrary, UHMWPE was not conductive to maintain the structure integrity of GF/PA6 composite and harmful to the friction and wear properties. The combination of PTFE and UHMWPE showed synergism on further reducing the friction coefficient of the composites filled with either PTFE or UHMWPE only. Effects of load and velocity on tribological behavior were also discussed. To further understand the wear mechanism, the worn surfaces were examined by scanning electron microscopy.     

Thermal and mechanical properties of waste grass broom fiber-reinforced polyester composites

The main focus of this study is to utilize waste grass broom natural fibers as reinforcement and polyester resin as matrix for making partially biodegradable green composites. Thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity and thermal diffusivity of composites were investigated as a function of fiber content and temperature. The waste grass broom fiber has a tensile strength of 297.58 MPa, modulus of 18.28 GPa, and an effective density of 864 kg/m³. The volume fraction of fibers in the composites was varied from 0.163 to 0.358. Thermal conductivity of unidirectional composites was investigated experimentally by a guarded heat flow meter method. The results show that the thermal conductivity of composite decreased with increase in fiber content and the quite opposite trend was observed with respect to temperature. Moreover, the experimental results of thermal conductivity at different volume fractions were compared with two theoretical models. The specific heat capacity of the composite as measured by differential scanning calorimeter showed similar trend as that of the thermal conductivity. The variation in thermal diffusivity with respect to volume fraction of fiber and temperature was not so significant.The tensile strength and tensile modulus of the composites showed a maximum improvement of 222% and 173%, respectively over pure matrix. The work of fracture of the composites with maximum volume fraction of fibers was found to be 296 Jm⁻¹.     

On the properties and tribological behaviors of P/M iron based composites reinforced with ultrafine particulates

This paper describes the changes of structure, some mechanical and tribological properties of P/M iron based composites reinforced with ultrafine additives. Nanocrystalline additives of oxides, borides and diamond in the base material allow increasing the compressive strength and the tensile strength 1.5–3 times. An introduction of 0.2–0.3 wt% of ultrafine-grained diamonds, 0.5 wt% of chromium borides and 0.2–0.5 wt% of alumina or oxides mixture provides the best results. The coefficients of friction of MMCs containing nanocrystalline particulates are reduced 2–3 times compared to the base P/M material while the critical seizure pressure is enhanced 2–5 times. The wear resistance of the MMCs increases 2–4 times.     

Friction and wear behavior of polytetrafluoroethene composites filled with Ti3SiC2

In this work, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composites filled with Ti₃SiC₂ or graphite were prepared through powder metallurgy. The effects of different filling components, loads and sliding velocities on the friction performance of Ti₃SiC₂/PTFE composites were studied. Ti₃SiC₂/PTFE composites exhibit better wear resistance than graphite/PTFE composites due to the better mechanical properties of Ti₃SiC₂. The wear resistance was found to improve around 100× over unfilled PTFE with the addition of 1 wt.% Ti₃SiC₂. In addition, the 10 wt.% sample had the lowest wear rate of K = 2.1 × 10⁻⁶ mm³/Nm and the lowest steady friction coefficient with μ = 0.155 at the condition of 90 N–0.4 m/s. Ti₃SiC₂ was proved to promote the formation of a thin and uniform transfer film on counterpart surface and a protection oxide film on worn surface, which are the key roles for improving wear resistance.     

A new composite designed to resist wear

Nacre is known for its superior mechanical properties due to its uniquely interlocked-layered structures. In this study, a new composite containing nacre in an Al matrix was fabricated. The composite was produced using powder metallurgy method followed by a heat treatment. Mechanical properties were tested using SEM, micro hardness tester and profilometer. Results showed that the hardness of the composites increased as the concentration of nacre increased in the composite. The hardness of a composite containing 20 wt% of nacre increased by 40% compared to pure Al. Tribological evaluation indicates that samples with 1 wt% and 5 wt% of nacre exhibited the best wear resistance. The wear mechanism changed from adhesive to abrasive wear with varying concentration of nacre. This research demonstrates that the design of mechanical properties and the control of wear mechanisms is possible through the optimization of hybrid configuration. This approach can be adapted to most conventional materials.     

The effects of cross-linked starch on the properties of thermoplastic starch

In order to improve the poor tensile properties and high water absorption of thermoplastic starch (TPS), cross-linked starch was added into the TPS matrix. The cross-linked starch contents ranged from 0 wt% to 20 wt%. The TPS/cross-linked starch composites were analyzed for the morphology of their fractured surfaces, the thermal decomposition temperatures, ability to absorb water and mechanical properties. The results showed that the incorporation of cross-linked starch into the TPS matrix caused considerable improvement to tensile strength. The maximum tensile strength was obtained with addition of 20 wt% cross-linked starch. Moreover, water absorption of the TPS samples was clearly reduced by the inclusion of cross-linked starch. The thermal degradation temperatures of the composites were also higher than those of the TPS matrix.     

Mechanical,thermal expansion,and flammability properties of co-extruded wood polymer composites with basalt fiber reinforced shells

Basalt fiber (BF) filled high density polyethylene (HDPE) and co-extruded wood plastic composites (WPCs) with BF/HDPE composite shell were successfully prepared and their mechanical, morphological and thermal properties characterized. The BFs had an average diameter of 7 μm with an organic surfactant surface coating, which was thermally decomposed at about 210 °C. Incorporating BFs into HDPE matrix substantially enhanced flexural, tensile and dynamic modulus without causing a noticeable decrease in the tensile and impact strength of the composites. Micromechanical modeling of tensile properties for the BF/HDPE composites showed a good fit of the selected models to the experimental data. Compared to neat HDPE, BF/HDPE composites had reduced linear coefficient of thermal expansion (LCTE) values. The use of the pure HDPE and BF/HDPE layers over a WPC core greatly improved impact strength of core–shell structured composites. However, the relatively less-stiff HDPE shell with large LCTE values decreased the overall composite modulus and thermal stability. Both flexural and thermal expansion properties were enhanced with BF reinforced HDPE shells, leading to well-balanced properties of core–shell structured material. Cone calorimetry analysis indicated that flammability performance of core–shell structured composites was improved as the BF content increased in the shell layer.     

Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties in friction stir processed SKD61 tool steel

A SKD61 tool steel was friction stir processed using a polycrystalline cubic boron nitride tool. Microstructure, tensile properties and wear characteristic were evaluated. Fine grains with a martensite structure were produced in the friction stir processed zone, which led to the increase of the microindentation hardness. The grains became finer when the heat input was lowered. The transverse tensile strength of the friction stir processed zone was equal to that of base metal and all the tensile specimens fractured at base metal zone. The wear width and depth of the friction stir processed zone at the load of 1.96 N were 339 μm and 6 μm, as compared to 888 μm and 42 μm of the base metal, decreased by 62% and 86%. Findings of the present study suggest that low heat input is an effective method to produce a friction stir processed zone composed of relatively fine grain martensitic structure with good tensile properties and wear characteristic.     

Comparison of friction and wear performances of brake materials containing different amounts of ZrSiO4 dry sliding against SiCp reinforced Al matrix composites

Low friction levels for brake materials dry sliding against Al matrix composites (Al-MMCs) were observed. Al matrix composites reinforced with 30 vol.% SiC_p (34 μm) were used first to fabricate a new brake drum in place of the conventional cast iron brake drum for a Chase Machine. Experimental studies on the brake materials differing in amounts of zirconium silicate (0 wt%, 4 wt%, 8 wt%, and 12 wt% ZrSiO₄) dry sliding against the Al-MMCs drum were performed on the Chase Machine in order to examine their effects on friction and wear performances. The test procedures include friction fade and recovery, load and speed sensitivities at 177 °C and 316 °C, and wear. Experimental results show that the brake material containing 8 wt% ZrSiO₄ had the best wear resistance and higher friction level. The brake material containing 12 wt% ZrSiO₄ had the highest friction level, but wear increased rapidly. The deterioration of the latter wear suggests that this brake material is unreliable in commercial applications.     

纳米蒙脱石填充PTFE和UHMWPE的摩擦磨损性能

用纳米蒙脱石(nano-MMT)对聚四氟乙烯(PTFE)和超高分子量聚乙烯(UHWMPE)进行填充改性,在往复式滑动摩擦试验机上进行摩擦磨损实验,用扫描电镜观察了材料摩擦表面形貌.结果表明:nano-MMT可以提高PTFE和UHWMPE材料的耐磨性,而PTFE基和UHWMPE基复合材料的摩擦系数无明显增大.与UHMWPE相比,nano-MMT更能提高PTFE基材料的耐磨性;nano-MMT/PTFE复合材料比nano-MMT/UHMWPE复合材料具有更低的摩擦系数和更好的导热性;纯PTFE、纯UHWMPE和10%nano-MMT/PTFE复合材料磨损机理主要为粘着和犁沟效应,而10%nano-MMT/UHWMPE复合材料表现为犁沟和疲劳机制.     

Mechanical and sliding wear properties of multi-layered laminates from glass fabric/graphite/epoxy composites

Multi-layered laminates of bi-directionally woven E-glass fabric/epoxy with different loading of graphite particles were made by hand layup followed by compression molding. Tensile and flexural behaviors, impact strength, hardness and density of these laminates were determined. Wear behaviors of these composites were investigated by a pin-on-disc wear test apparatus. Specific wear rates of these composites strongly depend on their filler content and applied normal loads. The hybrid composite containing 3 wt% of graphite exhibits the optimum mechanical and wear performances. A further increase in the graphite content increases the specific wear rate and deteriorates the mechanical behavior. The lowest (σ e)⁻¹ factor (the reciprocal of the product of tensile strength and elongation at break) signifies the lowest specific wear rate. The results of the morphology study of the wear test specimens support the results of the wear test.     

微米和纳米SiO2改性聚四氟乙烯的摩擦磨损性能

使用超细及纳米SiO₂颗粒填充改性聚四氟乙烯塑料。测量其摩擦系数、磨损系数、结晶度,得到了填加量与复合材料摩擦系数、磨损系数和结晶度的关系曲线,并使用扫描电镜(SEM)对其表面形貌进行了分析。结果表明,无论微米或纳米SiO₂、表面处理后的纳米SiO₂,均使PTFE的摩擦系数有所提高,而耐磨损性能也有大幅度的提高。填充量小于6%时,填加未经偶联剂处理的纳米SiO₂的SiO₂/PTFE复合材料的磨损率降低98.5%;填充量大于6%以后,磨损率趋于稳定;填充量为6%时,摩擦系数仅从未加填料时的0.1提高为0.12。而偶联剂表面处理的纳米SiO₂复合材料的摩擦系数提高幅度最小。      

PTFE微粉/CF改性PEEK复合材料的摩擦磨损性能

为解决核电水循环系统中鼓型旋转滤网驱动装置的耐腐蚀问题,本文研究了碳纤维和聚四氟乙烯微粉改性的聚醚醚酮复合材料在干摩擦、水润滑和油润滑条件下的摩擦磨损性能.通过机械共混、高温模压的方法,制备了不同质量分数的聚四氟乙烯(PTFE)微粉/碳纤维(CF)/二硫化钼(MoS_2)/聚醚醚酮(PEEK)复合材料.采用拉伸试验机和塑料洛氏硬度计测试其力学性能,采用摩擦磨损试验机测试了复合材料在干摩擦、水润滑和油润滑条件下的摩擦磨损性能,采用扫描电子显微镜对其摩擦表面形貌进行分析.结果表明:复合材料在水润滑和油润滑时摩擦系数及磨痕宽度均较小,但水润滑时摩擦系数波动幅度较大且磨痕宽度略高;复合材料在干摩擦条件下的磨损机制以磨粒磨损为主,伴有疲劳磨损,油润滑时摩擦面可形成连续的润滑膜而保持光滑,水润滑时水流冲刷破坏了摩擦面上固体润滑膜的稳定性;CF质量分数增加时,复合材料的洛氏硬度和压缩强度递增,压缩强度达到164 MPa,PTFE微粉质量分数增加时,复合材料的洛氏硬度和压缩强度递减;CF质量分数增加时,复合材料的干摩擦系数及磨痕宽度下降,PTFE微粉质量分数增加时,复合材料的干摩擦系数下降,达到0.17.     

Tribological characteristics of innovative Al6061–carbon fiber rod metal matrix composites

Rods made of continuous carbon fibers are being extensively used as structural materials in light weight micro-air vehicles owing to their excellent specific modulus and strength. Further, they possess excellent tribological characteristics – low friction and wear coupled with high conductivity making them an ideal reinforcement in developing light weight, high strength aluminum based metal matrix composites. In the last three decades, researchers have focused mainly on the study of mechanical and tribological behavior of discontinuous carbon fiber reinforced metal matrix composites. However, no information is available regarding the tribological behavior of carbon fibers rod reinforced metal matrix composites, although it is interesting and will result in expanding the applications of metal matrix composites (MMC) where tribological failures are expected.In the light of the above, the present work focuses on development of innovative Al6061–carbon fiber rods composites by casting route and assessing their tribological characteristics. Carbon fiber rods of 4 mm and 6 mm diameters were surface sensitized to achieve electro less nickel coating. Copper plating on the electro less nickel coated carbon fiber rods were carried out. The copper plated carbon fiber rods were arranged in cylindrical array in the metallic mold to which molten Al6061 alloy after degassing was poured at a temperature of 700 °C. The developed innovative composites were subjected to density tests, microstructure studies, hardness, friction and wear tests. A pin on disk configuration was used with hardened steel as the counter face. Load was varied from 20 N to 60 N while the sliding velocity was varied between 0.12 m/s and 0.62 m/s. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies on worn surfaces and wear debris have been carried out to validate the wear mechanism. The developed innovative composites (11 Vol.% & 25 Vol.%) have exhibited lower coefficient of friction and wear rates when compared with matrix alloy.     

无机填料增强聚苯酯/ 聚四氟乙烯复合材料的力学和摩擦磨损性能

采用石墨/ 二硫化钼填充改性聚苯酯/ 聚四氟乙烯复合材料, 研究了复合材料的力学性能和摩擦磨损性能。研究表明, 石墨和MoS₂ 的加入不仅能够很好地改善Ekonol/ PTFE 复合材料的力学性能, 使复合材料的拉伸强度、弯曲强度和硬度均有所提高, 而且还使Ekonol/ PTFE 复合材料的摩擦系数增加, 磨损体积减小, 耐磨性能显著提高。当Ekonol 含量为5 % , 石墨/ 二硫化钼总含量为8 %时, 拉伸强度、弯曲强度分别提高了31 %和41 % ,硬度值约提高了713 %。SEM 分析表明, Ekonol/ 石墨/ MoS₂ / PTFE 复合材料的磨损主要以粘着磨损为主。      

Effects of electron-beam and sulfur crosslinking of epoxidized natural rubber on the friction performance of semimetallic friction materials

Semimetallic friction composites (SMFCs) consisting of epoxidized natural rubber (50 mol% epoxidation, ENR 50), alumina nanoparticles, steel wool, graphite, and benzoxazine were prepared via melt mixing using a Haake internal mixer at 90 °C and 60 rpm rotor speed. The composites were vulcanized using sulfur and electron-beam (EB) crosslinking systems. The SMFC samples were then subjected to friction, hardness, porosity, and density tests to determine their friction and wear properties. The morphological changes in the samples were also observed under a scanning electron microscope. The friction and wear properties of SMFCs crosslinked via the EB irradiation and sulfur vulcanization systems were compared. The friction coefficients in normal and hot conditions, as well as the hardness and density of the irradiated SMFC, were higher than those of the sulfur-vulcanized samples at all applied doses. The porosity of the irradiated SMFC at 50, 100, and 150 kGy was higher than that of the sulfur-vulcanized samples; however, the irradiated SMFC exhibited a descending trend at 200 kGy. On the other hand, the specific wear rates of the irradiated samples were lower than those of the sulfur-vulcanized samples at all applied doses. The sample crosslinked via EB irradiation at 150 kGy exhibited the greater tribological property compared with the sulfur-vulcanized SMFC, as indicated by the higher friction coefficient (approximately 0.461) and lower wear rate achieved at 150 kGy irradiation.