Purpose
This paper aims to propose a new strategy to functionalize zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8) to improve its dispersion stability and tribological properties in lubricating oil.
Design/methodology/approach
Dialkyl dithiophosphate polydopamine ZIF-8 (DDP@PDA@ZIF-8) was prepared via mussel-inspired chemistry and the Michael addition reaction. The tribological properties of DDP@PDA@ZIF-8 as an additive in the white oil were evaluated with four-ball friction and wear tester at different temperatures. The worn surface was analyzed using X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS).
Findings
The as-prepared DDP@PDA@ZIF-8 shows high dispersion stability in the white oil. Tribological results confirmed that the DDP@PDA@ZIF-8 exhibited a small wear scar diameter at 25°C. However, excellent friction reduction and anti-wear properties were observed at 75°C. The XPS result indicates that a series of tribochemical reactions occurred on the worn surface, forming the complex protective film.
Originality/value
This paper provides a study of highly dispersed ZIF-8 as lubrication additives.
In this work, TiO 2 nanoparticles modified with octadecylamine and dodecyl mercaptan (DDM/ODA@PDA@TiO 2 NPs) are uesd to improve the tribological properties of the white oil. The DDM/ODA@PDA@TiO 2 NPs which are simply prepared by mussel inspired chemistry and the Michael addition reaction can be facilely dispersed in the white base oil. Tribological measurements showed that the dispersion of the white oil containing 3 wt% DDM/ODA@PDA@TiO 2 NPs displays significant reductions in the friction coefficient and wear scar diameter at room temperature and 75 C. Further XPS investigation shows that the favourable tribological properties of DDM/ODA@PDA@TiO 2 NPs are ascribed to the synergistic effect of tribofilm
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