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Improving wear resistance of aluminum by hydrophobic sol-gel-derived TiO2 film

Authors :
Jibin Pu
Shuyan Yang
Jianguo Gao
Lei Cao
Yong Wan
Hongjin Zhao
Source :
Industrial Lubrication and Tribology. 70:1408-1413
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Emerald, 2018.

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to increase wear resistance of aluminum. Design/methodology/approach The authors have studied the ways to improve the tribological performance of aluminum by assembling stearic acid on aluminum coated by sol-gel-derived TiO2 film. The samples were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, contact angle measurements and a macro friction and wear tester. Findings Enhanced wear resistance was clearly obtained after functionalization of TiO2 film on aluminum by stearic acid. Originality/value The relevant results might be helpful for guiding the surface modification of aluminum devices in industrial applications.

Details

ISSN :
00368792
Volume :
70
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Industrial Lubrication and Tribology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........87645f13b47916da6035fdc11b9a75ef