Investigating the Anti-Wear Behavior of Polyalphaolefin Oil with Methyl Silicon Resin Using Advanced Analytical Techniques

This research thoroughly examined the tribological characteristics of polyalphaolefin (PAO4) oil, both with and without the incorporation of methyl silicone resin. The evaluation of anti-wear properties and friction reduction was conducted using a four-ball tester for friction and wear. The incorpor...

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Main Authors: Haiyang Wang, Zhongyi He, Liping Xiong, Liang Qian, Lili Li, Qiyang Long
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Zhongyi He
Liping Xiong
Liang Qian
Lili Li
Qiyang Long
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Liping Xiong
Liang Qian
Lili Li
Qiyang Long
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description This research thoroughly examined the tribological characteristics of polyalphaolefin (PAO4) oil, both with and without the incorporation of methyl silicone resin. The evaluation of anti-wear properties and friction reduction was conducted using a four-ball tester for friction and wear. The incorporation of methyl silicone resin into PAO4 at 25 °C significantly reduced the wear scar diameter (WSD), achieving minimum values at a concentration of 0.02 wt.%. PAO4 with 0.02 wt.% methyl silicone resin shows excellent wear resistance at different temperatures. A detailed analysis of the wear scar surfaces and wear debris was conducted using scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, 3D surface profiler and TEM. The results compellingly demonstrate that the remarkable improvement in wear resistance is predominantly due to the strategic formation of SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles during the friction process. These SiO<sub>2</sub> particles not only adeptly fill the surface gaps at the friction interface but also crucially contribute to the formation of a robust tribochemical film, which is instrumental in enhancing wear performance.
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spelling doaj-art-2615169d2e22432da59ea4f311d12b5a2025-08-20T02:00:34ZengMDPI AGLubricants2075-44422024-11-01121241610.3390/lubricants12120416Investigating the Anti-Wear Behavior of Polyalphaolefin Oil with Methyl Silicon Resin Using Advanced Analytical TechniquesHaiyang Wang0Zhongyi He1Liping Xiong2Liang Qian3Lili Li4Qiyang Long5State Key Laboratory of Performance Monitoring Protecting of Rail Transit Infrastructure, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang 330013, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Performance Monitoring Protecting of Rail Transit Infrastructure, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang 330013, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang 330013, ChinaJiangxi Xinjiayi New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Jiujiang 330321, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang 330013, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang 330013, ChinaThis research thoroughly examined the tribological characteristics of polyalphaolefin (PAO4) oil, both with and without the incorporation of methyl silicone resin. The evaluation of anti-wear properties and friction reduction was conducted using a four-ball tester for friction and wear. The incorporation of methyl silicone resin into PAO4 at 25 °C significantly reduced the wear scar diameter (WSD), achieving minimum values at a concentration of 0.02 wt.%. PAO4 with 0.02 wt.% methyl silicone resin shows excellent wear resistance at different temperatures. A detailed analysis of the wear scar surfaces and wear debris was conducted using scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, 3D surface profiler and TEM. The results compellingly demonstrate that the remarkable improvement in wear resistance is predominantly due to the strategic formation of SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles during the friction process. These SiO<sub>2</sub> particles not only adeptly fill the surface gaps at the friction interface but also crucially contribute to the formation of a robust tribochemical film, which is instrumental in enhancing wear performance.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/12/12/416methyl silicone resinpolyalphaolefinanti-wear propertytemperatureSiO<sub>2</sub>
spellingShingle Haiyang Wang
Zhongyi He
Liping Xiong
Liang Qian
Lili Li
Qiyang Long
Investigating the Anti-Wear Behavior of Polyalphaolefin Oil with Methyl Silicon Resin Using Advanced Analytical Techniques
Lubricants
methyl silicone resin
polyalphaolefin
anti-wear property
temperature
SiO<sub>2</sub>
title Investigating the Anti-Wear Behavior of Polyalphaolefin Oil with Methyl Silicon Resin Using Advanced Analytical Techniques
title_full Investigating the Anti-Wear Behavior of Polyalphaolefin Oil with Methyl Silicon Resin Using Advanced Analytical Techniques
title_fullStr Investigating the Anti-Wear Behavior of Polyalphaolefin Oil with Methyl Silicon Resin Using Advanced Analytical Techniques
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the Anti-Wear Behavior of Polyalphaolefin Oil with Methyl Silicon Resin Using Advanced Analytical Techniques
title_short Investigating the Anti-Wear Behavior of Polyalphaolefin Oil with Methyl Silicon Resin Using Advanced Analytical Techniques
title_sort investigating the anti wear behavior of polyalphaolefin oil with methyl silicon resin using advanced analytical techniques
topic methyl silicone resin
polyalphaolefin
anti-wear property
temperature
SiO<sub>2</sub>
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/12/12/416
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