Enhanced DLC wear performance by the presence of lubricant additives

Lubricant additives play significant role for reducing friction and wear of mechanical elements. The additives presented in 5W30 oil were developed for metal surfaces. However, they have been used in engine pieces covered with DLC coatings because they also offer the potential to reduce friction los...

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Main Authors: Romina Paula de Castro Costa, Fernanda Roberta Marcian, Deiler Antônio Lima Oliveira, Vladimir Jesus Trava-Airoldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais (ABM); Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica (ABC); Associação Brasileira de Polímeros (ABPol) 2011-01-01
Series:Materials Research
Subjects:
DLC
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392011000200014