Tribological Behavior of Particles and Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Nanocomposites

This article discusses the mechanical performance of alumina nanoparticles and randomly distributed short glass/carbon fiber-reinforced hybrid composites through microhardness and wear test. The open mold casting method was adapted to prepare the test coupons. The wear and friction behavior of composites sliding against hardened ground EN 32 steel in a pin-on-disc configuration is evaluated on a wear and friction tester. The microhardness properties of the neat epoxy, alumina nanoparticles, and alumina nanoparticle–embedded glass/carbon fiber–reinforced hybrid composites were determined. The morphology of the worn composites was analyzed with a scanning electron microscope. It was found that the particles as fillers contributed significantly to improve the mechanical properties and wear resistance of the polymer composites. This is because the fillers contributed to enhance the bonding strength between the fiber and the epoxy resin. Moreover, the wear and friction resistance of the glass/carbon fiber composites was increased by increasing the filler weight in the composite materials.     

Effect of surface treatment on the mechanical and tribological performance of Kevlar pulp reinforced epoxy composites

Solutions of rare earth modifier (RES) and epoxy chloropropane (ECP) grafting modification method were used for the surface treatment of Kevlar pulp. The surface characteristics of untreated and treated Kevlar pulp were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscope. The bend strength and block-on-ring wear behavior of Kevlar pulp/epoxy composites were comparatively investigated. The worn surfaces of the composites were examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results show that surface treatment can effectively improve the interfacial adhesion between Kevlar fiber and epoxy matrix. Thus, the bend strength and wear resistance were significantly improved. The RES surface treatment is superior to ECP grafting treatment in promoting interfacial adhesion between Kevlar fiber and epoxy resin.     

纳米ZnO填充的PTFE基复合材料摩擦学性能研究

得胜０００型摩擦磨损试验机研究了不同体积含量的纳米氧化锌（ＺｎＯ）填充的ＰＴＦＥ基复合材料在于摩擦条件下与不风对摩时的摩擦学性能,并利用扫描电子微镜（ＳＥＭ）对ＰＴＦＥ及纳米ＺｎＯ／ＰＴＦＥ复合材料的微观结构、磨损表面和转移膜进行了观察和分析。结果表明,纳米ＺｎＯ／ＰＴＦＥ复合材料的摩擦性能与纯ＰＴＦＥ基本相当,但耐磨性明显优于后者,纳米ＺｎＯ在复合材料中的最佳含量为１５ｖｏｌ．％左右。     

Tribological Properties of Organic Functionalized ZrB<Subscript>2</Subscript>–Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>/Epoxy Composites

The tribological behaviors of epoxy composites filled with organic functionalized ZrB₂–Al₂O₃ were environmentally investigated and compared with those with as-received fillers under both dry and oil sliding conditions in this work. The worn surfaces and the transfer films on the counterparts were characterized by scanning electronic microscope (SEM), and the frictional temperature rising was investigated by infrared thermometer. The results demonstrated that the coefficient of friction (CoF), the wear rate, as well as the frictional temperature rise of the epoxy composites were all decreased due to the introduction of ZrB₂–Al₂O₃ fillers. And with the increase in filler content, similar variation tendencies of CoF and wear rate of epoxy composites were observed under the different sliding conditions. Besides, the organic functionalization of ZrB₂–Al₂O₃ fillers, which made the epoxy composites exhibit lower CoF and wear rate than those with as-received fillers, lowered the frictional temperature as well. In comparison, the epoxy composites filled with 5 vol% modified fillers presented better tribological properties, suggesting a stronger interfacial bonding between modified fillers and epoxy matrix. The dominant wear mechanisms of filled composites under dry and oil sliding conditions could be inferred as the combination of adhesive wear and abrasive wear and the fatigue wear, respectively, on the basis of SEM images of worn surfaces.     

Hot wear properties of ceramic and basalt fiber reinforced hybrid friction materials

In the present study, hybrid friction materials were manufactured using ceramic and basalt fibers. Ceramic fiber content was kept constant at 10 vol% and basalt fiber content was changed between 0 to 40 vol%. Mechanical properties and friction and wear characteristics of friction materials were determined using a pin-on-disc type apparatus against a cast iron counterface in the sliding speeds of 3.2–12.8 m/s, disc temperature of 100–350 °C and applied loads of 312.5–625 N. The worn surfaces of the specimens were examined by SEM. Experiments show that fiber content has a significant influence on the mechanical and tribological properties of the composites. The friction coefficient of the hybrid friction materials was increased with increasing additional basalt fiber content. But the specific wear rates of the composites decreased up to 30 vol% fiber content and then increased again above this value. The wear tests showed that the coefficient of friction decreases with increasing load and speed but increases with increasing disc temperature up to 300 °C. The most important factor effecting wear rate was the disc temperature followed by sliding speed. The materials showing higher specific wear rates gave relatively coarser wear particles. XRD studies showed that Fe and Fe₂O₃ were present in wear debris at severe wear conditions which is indicating the disc wear.     

Friction and Wear Behaviors of Two Kinds of Hydroxyl-Terminated Polydimethylsiloxane-Modified PU/EP IPN Composites Under Dry Sliding Conditions

In this study, a systematic investigation on the tribological properties of two kinds of hydroxyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane (HTPDMS)-modified castor oil-based polyurethane/epoxy resin (PU/EP) interpenetrating polymer network composites (IPN) was carried out through a pin-on-disk arrangement under dry sliding conditions. Experimental results revealed that the incorporation of HTPDMS can significantly improve the friction and wear properties of PU/EP IPN. Further, it was found that both the friction coefficient and wear loss decreased with increasing content of HTPDMS. The worn surface of the PU/EP IPN matrix and the modified composites were analyzed using scanning electron microscope and 3D noncontact surface-mapping profiler. The as-prepared and worn surfaces of the HTPDMS-modified PU/EP IPN were also investigated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The mechanisms for the improvement of tribological properties were discussed.     

The Mechanical Mixed Layer and Its Role in Cu-15Ni-8Sn/Graphite Composites

This article provides an in-depth investigation into the formation of the mechanical mixed layer (MML) and its role in Cu-15Ni-8Sn/graphite composites. Wear tests were conducted at room temperature using a ring–block configuration with an applied load of 50 N and sliding speed of 0.42 m/s. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were performed to analyze the worn surfaces and subsurfaces. Results indicated that high graphite content contributed to the formation of a protective MML. When the MML formed on the tribosurface as the graphite content increased, both the friction coefficient and wear rate greatly decreased. The friction coefficient with a stable value of 0.075 and wear rate of 6.10 × 10^?16 (m³/N· m) were the lowest when an apparent tribolayer appeared at the graphite content of 38 vol%. The characteristics of the MML and its influence on wear mechanisms of the composites are discussed. The MML existing on the worn surface protected the materials from severe adhesion and abrasion and the predominant wear mechanisms changed to delamination, which resulted in the drastic changes in wear resistance and friction coefficient.     

Tribological behaviour of polymeric coatings. Part I. Aramid particle‐reinforced epoxy nanocomposite systems

An epoxy‐based nanocomposite containing a low concentration of nanometric TiO₂ (4 vol. %), graphite powder (7.21 vol. %), and 2–14 vol. % aramid particles was developed as a coating material. The mechanical and tribological performance of the composites was investigated. The epoxy filled only with TiO₂ possessed significantly improved impact strength and flexural properties, whereas the further incorporation of graphite and aramid particles had a deleterious effect on most of the mechanical properties, except the modulus. The tribological behaviour of the composites was tested in sliding and fretting modes. Under sliding conditions, the addition of nanometric TiO₂ alone significantly improved the wear resistance and decreased the coefficient of friction compared to the neat epoxy. The sliding wear and friction behaviour was further enhanced with the incorporation of graphite and aramid particles. Contrary to the sliding wear behaviour, the fretting wear and friction behaviour was worse for the epoxy filled only with TiO₂, but was significantly enhanced by the incorporation of graphite and aramid particles. The optimum aramid particle content for sliding and fretting wear of the epoxy‐based nanocomposite was determined as 10 vol. %.     

Effect of fiber orientation on friction and wear of fiber reinforced polymeric composites

The friction and wear behavior of composites (i.e. uniaxially oriented graphite fiber-epoxy, Kevlar fiber-epoxy and biaxially oriented glass fiber-MoS₂-polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)) was investigated as a function of varying fiber orientations with respect to the sliding direction. In graphite fiber-epoxy composites, both wear and friction coefficients were minimum when the orientation of the fibers was normal to the sliding surface. In Kevlar-epoxy composites when the fibers were oriented normal to the surface and the sliding direction, the wear rate was also minimum but the friction coefficient was the highest. In glass fiber-MoS₂-PTFE composites wear was minimum when the largest fraction of fibers was oriented normal to the sliding surface.     

腐蚀介质条件下NiCrBSi/WC喷熔层的摩擦学性能研究

采用氧-乙炔火焰喷熔工艺,制备了碳化钨颗粒增强镍基合金喷熔层(NiCrBSi/WC),研究了它在腐蚀介质条件下的摩擦磨损行为与机理,并考察了载荷、滑动速度对其摩擦磨损性能的影响规律。研究结果表明:NiCrBSi/WC具有良好的耐腐蚀磨损性能,且当WC含量为20%时,腐蚀磨损率最低;WC含量超过20%后,由于喷熔层存在“腐蚀原电池”效应,其腐蚀磨损率增大。NiCrBSi/WC的腐蚀磨损率随载荷增加而变大,随速度增大而减小。载荷的增加使喷熔层的犁削磨损加剧,导致摩擦系数和磨损率增大;速度的增大造成摩擦界面温度上升,可生成摩擦转移膜,从而降低了喷熔层的磨损率。     

Comparative study of micro- and nano-ZnO reinforced UHMWPE composites under dry sliding wear

This is a comparative study between ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) reinforced with micro-zinc oxide (ZnO) and nano-ZnO under different filler loads. These composites were subjected to dry sliding wear test under abrasive conditions. The micro- and nano-ZnO/UHMWPE composites were prepared by using a hot compression mould. The wear and friction behaviours were monitored using a pin-on-disc (POD) test rig. The pin-shaped samples were slid against 400 grit SiC abrasive papers, which were pasted, on the stainless steel disc under dry sliding conditions. The worn surfaces and transfer film formed were observed under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Experimental results showed that UHMWPE reinforced with micro- and nano-ZnO would improve the wear behaviour. The average coefficient of friction (COF) for both micro- and nano-ZnO/UHMWPE composites were comparable to pure UHMWPE. The weight loss due to wear for nano-ZnO/UHMWPE composites are lower compared to micro-ZnO/UHMWPE and pure UHMWPE. The optimum filler loading of nano-ZnO/UHMWPE composites is found to be at 10 wt%. The worn surface of ZnO/UHMWPE composites shows the wear mechanisms of abrasive and adhesive wear. Upon reinforcement with micro- and nano-ZnO, the abrasive and adhesive wear of worn surfaces transited from rough to smooth.     

Ekonol/石墨/MoS2填料对PTFE力学和摩擦磨损性能的影响

研究了Ekonol含量对Ekonol／石墨／MoS2／P，PTFE复合材料的力学性能、摩擦磨损性能的影响，以及滑动速度、载荷对材料摩擦磨损性能的影响；用扫描电子显微镜观察了复合材料磨损后的表面形貌，并探讨了其磨损机制。结果表明：加入填料降低了材料的拉伸强度和弯曲强度，但提高了弯曲模量和硬度；同时填料能提高材料的磨损性能，但使摩擦因数升高了；当Ekonol含量较低时，磨损机制为粘着磨损，随着填料含量的增加，Ekonol分散到基体中，起到了承载作用，阻止了PTFE基体的带状破坏，磨损机制为疲劳磨损和轻微的粘着磨损；摩擦因数随载荷的增大而减小，随滑动速度的增大而增大，在相同的滑动时间内，磨痕宽度随载荷和滑动速度的增大而增大。     

钢背衬碳纤维织物/环氧复合材料干摩擦特性研究

研究了钢背衬碳纤维织物/环氧复合材料在环-环端面干摩擦状态下的摩擦学特性,考察了MoS2与石墨粉及其配比、衬层厚度、法向载荷对衬层干摩擦性能的影响,用扫描电子显微镜对衬层的磨损表面及对偶件45^#钢环表面进行了观察与分析。结果表明：厚度为1.5mm的试环衬层在摩擦过程中主要表现出粘结磨损特性,而含20%（质量分数）MoS2粉的0.6mm衬层表现出疲劳磨损与磨粒磨损特性。摩擦因数-时间特性曲线表明MoS2粉在降低衬层摩擦因数的同时能够抑制环氧树脂向对偶钢环表面的粘结;石墨对衬层的减摩效果优于MoS2粉,但摩擦温升引起树脂向偶件表面转移增多使得减摩效果大大降低;质量分数为33%的MoS2与石墨粉衬层表现出最佳的摩擦学性能,衬层摩擦因数具有随载荷先减小后上升的趋势。     

配副材料对碳纤维增强环氧树脂复合材料摩擦学性能的影响

采用铺层/热压烧结的方法制备交叉铺层的碳纤维增强环氧树脂复合材料,探究配副材料及载荷对铺层材料摩擦学性能的影响,并探讨复合材料的磨损机制。结果表明:随着载荷的增加,复合材料的摩擦因数逐渐降低,磨损率则逐渐增加;在研究的载荷下,复合材料与轴承钢配副时摩擦因数较低,而与Si₃N₄和Al₂O₃陶瓷球配副时润滑性能较差;在低载荷下复合材料与轴承钢配副时磨损率较高,高载荷下则相反。磨损表面形貌分析显示:当施加的载荷较低时,磨损表面形貌主要为犁沟及少量裂纹,磨损机制主要为磨粒磨损;当载荷较高时,高的接触应力使磨损表面产生了大量裂纹并伴随树脂基体脱落,磨损机制由磨粒磨损转变为疲劳磨损。     

Wear and friction behavior of sand cast brake rotor made of A359-20 vol% SiC particle composites sliding against automobile friction material

The effect of load range of 30-100 N and speed range of 3-12 m/s on the wear and friction behavior of sand cast brake rotor made of A359-20 vol% SiC particle composites sliding against automobile friction material was investigated. Dry sliding frictional and wear behavior were investigated in a pin-on-disc type apparatus. Automobile friction material was used as pin, while the A359-20 vol% SiC particle composites formed the rotating disc. For comparison, the wear and friction behavior of commercially used cast iron brake rotor were studied. The results showed that the wear rate of the composite disc decreased with increasing the applied load from 30 to 50 N and increased with increasing the load from 50 to100 N. However, the wear rate of the composite disc decreased with increasing the sliding speed at all levels of load applied in the present work. For all sliding speeds, the friction coefficient of the composite disc decreased with applied load. The worn surfaces as well as wear debris were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analyzer and X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique. At load of 50 N and speed range of 3-12 m/s, the worn surface of the composite disc showed a dark adherent layer, which mostly consisted of constituents of the friction material. This layer acted as a protective coating and lubricant, resulting in an improvement in the wear resistance of the composite.     

颗粒增强铝基复合材料摩擦磨损性能研究

对颗粒增强铝基复合材料及其基体与 4 0Cr钢摩擦材料组成的摩擦副的摩擦磨损特性进行了对比试验研究 ,并采用SEM对颗粒增强铝基复合材料及其基体磨损表面进行了观察 ,探讨了其磨损机理。试验表明 :复合材料具有较稳定的摩擦系数、低的磨损率 ;复合材料的主要磨损形式是磨粒磨损 ,基体材料的主要磨损形式是粘着磨损。     

Tribological performance of microwave sintered copper-TiC-graphite hybrid composites

Copper matrix composites are finding many applications due to their inherent properties such as good electrical and thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance. New series of copper-TiC (5-15 vol%)-graphite (5-10 vol%) hybrid composites are fabricated through a novel microwave processing technique. Pin-on-disc is used to evaluate their tribological properties under testing parameters of normal loads 12-48 N and sliding speed of 1.25-2.51 m/s. The formation of mixed smooth layer with higher graphite hybrid composites improves the wear resistance and reduces the friction coefficient. Morphology of worn out surfaces and wear debris were analyzed to understand the wear mechanisms.     

Friction and wear of polyphenylene sulfide composites filled with micro and nano CuO particles in water-lubricated sliding

The tribological behavior of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) composites filled with micro and nano CuO particles in water-lubricated sliding condition were studied. Pin-on-disk sliding tests were performed against a steel counterface of surface roughness 0.09–0.11 μm. The lubrication regimes were established from friction data corresponding to various combinations of loads and sliding speeds. Later experiments were performed using the sliding speed of 0.5 m/s and contact pressure of 1.95 MPa, which corresponded to boundary lubrication regime. Micro CuO particles as the filler were effective in reducing the wear of PPS but nano CuO particles did not reduce wear. The steady state wear rate of PPS-30 vol.% micro CuO composite was about 10% of that of unfilled PPS and the coefficient of friction in this case was the lowest. The examination of the topography of worn pin surfaces of nano CuO-filled PPS by SEM revealed grooving features indicating three-body abrasion. The transfer films formed on the counterfaces during sliding were studied by optical microscopy and AFM. The wear behavior of the composites in water-lubricated sliding is explained using the characteristics of worn pin surfaces and transfer films on the counterface.     

A study on tribological behaviour of transfer films of PTFE/bronze composites

Transfer films of PTFE/bronze composites with 5–30% volume content of bronze were prepared using a RFT friction and wear tester on surface of AISI-1045 steel bar by different sliding time (5–60 min). Tribological properties of these transfer films were studied using a DFPM reciprocating tribometer in a point contacting configuration under normal loads of 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 N. Thickness and surface morphology of the transfer films were investigated. It was found thickness of the transfer films slightly increased along with the increase of bronze content of corresponding composites. Increased sliding time of transfer film preparation is helpful to form transfer film with better ductibility and continuity, but sliding time almost has no effect on tribological properties of the transfer film. Higher bronze content in the composite improved tribological properties of the corresponding transfer film, i.e., reduced friction coefficient and prolonged wear life. All these transfer films are sensitive to load change. Their wear life becomes shorter along with the increase of load. SEM image of the worn surface show fatigue wear and adhesion wear have happened on the transfer film during the friction process. The author believe bronze in the transfer film effectively partaked in shear force applied on the transfer film and its good ductibility helped to improve tribological properties of the transfer films.     

Effect of Aramid Pulp and Lapinas Fiber on the Friction and Wear Behavior of NBR Powder–Modified Phenolic Resin Composite

Short fiber reinforcement plays a definite role in governing the performance of a composite through the improvement of different material properties. The present investigation deals with the effect of aramid pulp and lapinas fiber on the friction and wear characteristics of a composite made from phenolic resin modified by powdered acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) on a pin-on-disc tribometer. Four composites, containing 10, 20, 30, and 40 wt% of aramid pulp with respect to phenolic resin content, were prepared. Another four composites, containing 50, 100, 200, and 300 wt% of lapinas fiber with respect to phenolic resin content, were also made. It was found that the two different fibers have distinctly different contributions to the friction and wear properties of the composites. It was also found that the incorporation of aramid pulp enhances friction stability of the composites much better than that of lapinas fiber. The change in surface morphology of these composites was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) before and after the friction test. SEM images of friction samples containing aramid pulp corroborated the occurrence of wear through an adhesive wear mechanism, whereas the lapinas fiber–containing composites showed an abrasive wear mechanism.