Tribological Behavior of Graphene-Dispersed Emulsifier Cutting Fluid

Use of cutting fluids is unavoidable in manufacturing industries. Environmental concerns led to replacement of flood application with minimum quantity lubrication, which requires cutting fluids with enhanced cooling and lubricating properties. Graphene has good thermal conductivity as well as excell...

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Published in:Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) Series C 2021-08, Vol.102 (4), p.1091-1097
Main Authors: Amrita, M., Kamesh, B., Revuru, R. S., Venkataramana, V. S. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Coefficient of friction
Cutting fluids
Dispersion
Emulsifiers
Engineering
Friction
Friction reduction
Graphene
Industrial and Production Engineering
Lubricating properties
Mechanical Engineering
Original Contribution
Surfactants
Thermal conductivity
Tribology
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Summary:Use of cutting fluids is unavoidable in manufacturing industries. Environmental concerns led to replacement of flood application with minimum quantity lubrication, which requires cutting fluids with enhanced cooling and lubricating properties. Graphene has good thermal conductivity as well as excellent lubricating properties. The present work investigates the tribological behavior of graphene-dispersed emulsifier oils, which are prepared with varying concentrations of graphene and surfactant. Their effect on the tribological behavior of base emulsifier cutting fluid is investigated. Coefficient of friction decreased with the increase in concentrations of graphene and also with the increase in concentration of surfactant Triton X 100. 0.5 wt% of graphene dispersed with 0.5 wt% of surfactant Triton X 100 in base emulsifier oil showed lowest coefficient of friction and scar area. Graphene formed a tribofilm between the sliding surfaces and helped in reducing friction.
ISSN:2250-0545
2250-0553
DOI:10.1007/s40032-021-00708-5