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Moringa Oil and Carbon Phases of Different Shapes as Additives for Lubrication

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Vegetable oils in the lubricant field are largely studied. Their efficiency depends on their viscosity parameters and their fatty acid composition. The actions of moringa oil used as a lubricant base and as a lubricant additive have been shown in this work. Graphite, carbon nanofibers, and carbon nanodots are carbon phases of different shapes used as solid additives. The tribological performances of lubricant blends composed of between 0.5 and 1 wt.% of particles have been evaluated using a ball-on-plane tribometer under an ambient atmosphere. No additional surfactant was used. The positive and important actions of a small amount of moringa oil added in the lubricant formulas are demonstrated. The results obtained allow us to point out the influence of the type and shape of particles. Physicochemical investigations allow us to propose a synergistic effect between the particles and moringa oil as additives in dodecane.

Source: Lubricants

DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12100358

Authors: Nadiège Nomède-Martyr, Philippe Bilas, Grégory Mathieu, Yves Bercion, Henry Joseph, Philippe Thomas

Institutions: Groupe de Technologie des Surfaces et Interfaces, Université des Antilles, Université des Antilles Pôle Guadeloupe, Université des Antilles et de la Guyane, Université des Antilles et de la Guyane

Language: English

Topic: Lubricants and Their Additives

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955

OpenAlex ID: W4403589293

FWCI: 0.255

Cites: 34

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10