Multi-Phase Friction and Wear Reduction by Copper Nanopartices

Finely dispersed copper nanoparticles were added as an additive to fully-formulated engine oils. The copper additive was in colloidal form, with an inner core of Cu2+ atoms covered by surfactants to form stable reverse micelles that are completely dispersible in the base oil. The tribological proces...

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Main Authors: Matthias Scherge, Roman Böttcher, Dominik Kürten, Dominic Linsler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/4/4/36