Binder assisted graphene derivatives as lubricants in copper: Improved tribological performance for industrial application
Journal article, 2024
Originally derived from graphite, high-quality single-layer graphene is an excellent anti-wear and -friction additive in metal matrix. Here, the tribological performance of 3 different commercialized graphene derivatives (e.g., graphene oxide [GO], reduced graphene oxide [RGO], and graphene nanoplatelet [GNP]) as additives in a Cu matrix, were investigated from an industrial perspective. To increase the interaction of graphene derivatives with Cu particles, and addressing the aggregation problem of the graphene derivatives, different binders (polyvinyl alcohol [PVA] and cellulose nanocrystals [CNC]) were introduced into the system. Benefiting from such a strategy, a uniform distribution of the graphene derivatives in Cu matrix was achieved with graphene loading up to 5 wt %. After high-temperature sintering, the graphene is preserved and well distributed in the Cu matrix. It was found that the GNP-containing sample shows the most stable friction coefficient behavior. However, GO and RGO also improve the tribological performance of Cu under different circumstances.
Materials chemistry
Materials application
Author
Changjie Huang
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Materials and manufacture
Su Zhao
ABB
Ruiqi Chen
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Materials and manufacture
Erik Johansson
ABB
Muhammad Aqeel
Student at Chalmers
Uta Klement
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Materials and manufacture
Anna M. Andersson
ABB
Mamoun Taher
Graphmatech AB
Vincenzo Palermo
Consiglo Nazionale Delle Richerche
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Materials and manufacture
Jinhua Sun
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Materials and manufacture
iScience
25890042 (eISSN)
Vol. 27 4 109429PatteRned cOatings based on 2D materials benzoxazine reSin hybrids for broad range Pressure detECTion (PROSPECT)
Swedish Research Council (VR) (2019-03411), 2019-12-10 -- 2023-12-31.
GAIA - Graphene application in industrial facility
VINNOVA (2021-05121), 2022-03-01 -- 2025-02-28.
Driving Forces
Sustainable development
Subject Categories
Tribology
Materials Chemistry
Areas of Advance
Materials Science
DOI
10.1016/j.isci.2024.109429