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Tribological, oxidation and thermal conductivity studies of microwave synthesised molybdenum disulfide (MoS(2)) nanoparticles as nano-additives in diesel based engine oil

Lubrication has become essential in enhancing engine efficiency in the era of rapid globalising. The tribological, oxidation and thermal conductivity properties of an engine oil play a vital role in improving the quality of a vehicle’s engine life. In this research, molybdenum disulfide (MoS(2)) nan...

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Autores principales: Nagarajan, Thachnatharen, Khalid, Mohammad, Sridewi, Nanthini, Jagadish, Priyanka, Shahabuddin, Syed, Muthoosamy, Kasturi, Walvekar, Rashmi
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9388641/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35982077
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16026-4
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Sumario:Lubrication has become essential in enhancing engine efficiency in the era of rapid globalising. The tribological, oxidation and thermal conductivity properties of an engine oil play a vital role in improving the quality of a vehicle’s engine life. In this research, molybdenum disulfide (MoS(2)) nanoparticle was synthesised via a microwave hydrothermal reactor. Later, the nanoparticles were dispersed in SAE 20W50 diesel engine oil to formulate the nanolubricant. The results show that nanolubricant with 0.01 wt% MoS(2) concentration showed the coefficient of friction, average wear scar diameter decreased by 19.24% and 19.52%, respectively, compared to the base oil. Furthermore, the nanolubricant with 0.01 wt% concentration of MoS(2) nanoparticle showed an enhancement of 61.15% in oxidation induction time in comparison to the base oil. Furthermore, MoS(2) addition within the base oil demonstrates a ~ 10% improvement in thermal conductivity compared to the base oil.