Excellent Dispersion Stability and Tribological Properties of Biocarbon-based Magnesium Silicate Hydroxide Modified with Oleylamine

Abstract

Biocarbon-based magnesium silicate hydroxide(M@C-ON) was synthesized by hydrothermal method with synthesized magnesium silicate hydroxide (MSH) as the template, glucose as carbon source, and oleylamine (ON) as the modified agent. The dispersion stability of M@C-ON as lubricant additive in PAO10 with ON as dispersant was measured by accelerated centrifugal and static sedimentation test. The results showed that M@C-ON, with the help of ON, can be stably dispersed in lubricating oil for at least 15 days. The stable dispersion was attributed to a combination of electrostatic attraction and steric hindrance. Besides, the tribological properties of M@C-ON as lubricant additive was tested under different concentration of additive and dispersant. A continuous carbon layer formed on the contact area and the repairing effect of inner MSH of M@C-ON were considered as the factors to play an anti-wear effect.