Materials Today· 2014Q1· Review
Graphene: a new emerging lubricant
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Graphene shows significant potential as a solid lubricant or additive for lubricating oils, with recent studies exploring its tribological properties from nano- to macro-scales.
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Key points
- Graphene is being investigated as a novel material to reduce friction and wear.
- Research covers graphene's tribological potential as a solid lubricant or oil additive.
- Studies range from nano-scale to macro-scale applications.
- Reducing friction is critical for efficiency, durability, and environmental compatibility in mechanical systems.
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Abstract
In recent years, reducing friction and wear-related mechanical failures in moving mechanical systems has gained increased attention due to friction's adverse impacts on efficiency, durability, and environmental compatibility. Accordingly, the search continues for novel materials, coatings, and lubricants (both liquid and solid) that can potentially reduce friction and wear. Despite intense R&D efforts on graphene for a myriad of existing and future applications, its tribological potential as a lubricant remains relatively unexplored. In this review, we provide an up-to-date survey of recent tribological studies based on graphene from the nano-scale to macro-scale, in particular, its use as a self-lubricating solid or as an additive for lubricating oils.
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