| Type | Conference |
|---|---|
| Title | AW/EP behavior of WS2 nanoparticles added to vegetable oil-based lubricant |
| Source | MITC2015-pp 194-195 |
| Author | M. Gulzar, H.H. Masjuki, M.A. Kalam, M. Varman, R.A. Mufti, Rehan Zahid, R. Yunus |
Improvement in the anti-wear (AW) and
extreme pressure (EP) ability of chemically modified
jatropha oil (CMJO) by adding nanoparticles was
experimentally evaluated. Nano-lubricants were
synthesized by adding 1 wt% tungsten disulfide (WS2)
nanoparticles to CMJO. The AW/EP ability of trial oils
were evaluated using four-ball wear tests. Wear surfaces
were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
along with energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX). The
addition of 1 wt% oleic acid as surfactant (S) assisted in
reducing the agglomerates. The addition of WS2
nanoparticles improved AW/EP properties of CMJO.