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Effect of hexagonal boron nitride nanoparticles as an additive on the extreme pressure properties of engine oil

Muhammad Ilman Hakimi Chua Abdullah (Centre for Advanced Research on Energy, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia and Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia)
Mohd Fadzli Bin Abdollah (Centre for Advanced Research on Energy, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia)
Noreffendy Tamaldin (Centre for Advanced Research on Energy, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia)
Hilmi Amiruddin (Centre for Advanced Research on Energy, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia)
Nur Rashid Mat Nuri (Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia)

Industrial Lubrication and Tribology

ISSN: 0036-8792

Article publication date: 13 June 2016

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to investigate the effect of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanoparticles on extreme pressure (EP) properties when used as an additive in lubricating oil.

Design/methodology/approach

The nano-oil was prepared by dispersing an optimal composition of 0.5 vol. per cent of 70 nm hBN in SAE 15W-40 diesel engine oil using a sonication technique. The tribological testing was performed using a four-ball tribometer according to the ASTM standard.

Findings

It was found that the nano-oil has a potential to decelerate the seizure point on the contact surfaces, where higher EP can be obtained. More adhesive wear was observed on the worn surfaces of ball bearing lubricated with SAE 15W-40 diesel engine oil as compared with the nano-oil lubrication.

Originality/value

The results of the experimental studies demonstrated the potential of hBN as an additive for improving the load-carrying ability of lubricating oil.

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Acknowledgements

The authors gratefully acknowledge contributions from the members of the Green Tribology and Engine Performance (G-TriboE) research group. This research was supported by grants from the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) (grant number: GLUAR/2013/FKM(2)/A00003), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (grant numbers: FRGS/2013/FKM/TK01/02/1/F00163 and FRGS/2013/FTK/TK06/02/3/F00166) and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) (grants number: PJP/2012/FKM(40A)/S01044 and PJP/2012/FKM(11A)/S01086). This work was originally accepted for and presented at TURKEYTRIB’15.

Citation

Abdullah, M.I.H.C., Abdollah, M.F.B., Tamaldin, N., Amiruddin, H. and Mat Nuri, N.R. (2016), "Effect of hexagonal boron nitride nanoparticles as an additive on the extreme pressure properties of engine oil", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 68 No. 4, pp. 441-445. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILT-10-2015-0157

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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