The tribology properties of alumina/silica composite nanoparticles as lubricant additives

Abstract The as-prepared alumina/silica (Al2O3/SiO2) composite nanoparticles were synthesized with a hydrothermal method and modified by silane coupling agent. The tribological properties of the modified Al2O3/SiO2 composite nanoparticles as lubricating oil additives were investigated by four-ball and thrust-ring tests in terms of wear scar diameter, friction coefficient, and the morphology of thrust-ring. It is found that their anti-wear and anti-friction performances are better than those of pure Al2O3 or SiO2 nanoparticles. When the optimized concentration of nanoparticle additive is 0.5 wt.%, the diameters of wear scar and friction coefficients are both smallest. Such modified composite nanoparticles can adsorb onto the friction surfaces, which results in rolling friction. Therefore, the friction coefficient is reduced.

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