Abstract:
A nanocomposite coating and method of making and using the coating. The nanocomposite coating is disposed on a base material, such as a metal or ceramic; and the nanocomposite consists essentially of a matrix of an alloy selected from the group of Cu, Ni, Pd, Pt and Re which are catalytically active for cracking of carbon bonds in oils and greases and a grain structure selected from the group of borides, carbides and nitrides.
Abstract:
Nickel-containing carbon nanofiber (NiCNF) materials and lubricants comprising the nanofiber materials are described herein. The NiCNF materials comprise a plurality of elongate nickel-containing carbon nanofibers. Each NiCNF comprises a carbon nanofiber shaft that is capped at one end by a nickel nanoparticle encapsulated in multiple layers of graphitic carbon. The nanofibers typically have a generally circular cross-section (i.e., in the direction perpendicular to the length-axis of the fibers). The NiCNF materials as useful, e.g., in lubricant compositions, which also are described herein.
Abstract:
Compositions containing a reverse micelle comprising a first compound and a second compound are disclosed, wherein the second compound is configured to change conformation in response to a stimulus, a first conformation selected for formation of the reverse micelle, and a second conformation selected for disruption of the reverse micelle; and wherein the first compound is selected to interact with the first conformation of the second compound to form the reverse micelle.
Abstract:
A nanolubricant composition is described where the lubricant composition includes a flowable oil or grease with a multi-component nanoparticle dispersed in the flowable oil or grease. The multi-component nanoparticle includes a first nanoparticle component which effects thermal conductivity at a part interface and a second nanoparticle component which effects shearing at a part interface.
Abstract:
A nanoparticle composition includes a metal nanoparticle, and a continuous dielectric coating on a surface of the metal nanoparticle, the nanoparticle composition being a dielectric material. A nanoparticle is in addition the reaction product of an organometallic compound. An electrorheological fluid comprises the nanoparticle composition and a dielectric fluid, and a method of making an electrorheological fluid is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Provided are a mixed nano-lubricating oil and a method for preparing the same. The method for preparing a mixed nano-lubricating oil includes the steps of: (a) preparing a mixed solution by adding and mixing a nanopowder and a dispersant to a solvent and pulverizing the nanopowder to a primary particle level; (b) modifying the surface of the nanopowder; (c) substituting the solvent of the mixed solution to a lubricating oil; and (d) mixing at least two nano-lubricating oils prepared using physically and chemically different nanopowders. According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the wear resistance and the load resistance at the same time by mixing at least two kinds of lubricating oils having excellent wear resistance or load resistance.
Abstract:
A lubricating grease is provided which is excellent in durability at high temperatures, inhibits the reaction between fluorine and steel and has a long life and a rolling bearing in which the lubricating grease is enclosed. The lubricating grease contains perfluoropolyether oil as a base oil thereof and fluorocarbon resin powder as a thickener thereof, a diurea compound having an —NH— bond in the molecular structure thereof, an organic-acid metal salt or a bismuth-containing compound such as bismuth sulfate. The rolling bearing has an inner ring and an outer ring disposed concentrically with each other, a plurality of rolling elements interposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, and a retainer dividedly holding the rolling elements.
Abstract:
There is provided a sliding member coating composition for forming a coating on the surface of a sliding member, which contains a binder resin, abrasion inhibiting members, and a solid lubricant as needed. The shape of the abrasion inhibiting members is a panel shape having an aspect ratio of 5 to 100 expressed by average particle diameter/average particle thickness, and has an average particle diameter of 15.0 μm or smaller and a Moh's hardness of 6 or higher. The content of the solid lubricant can be set to 0 to 15 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the binder resin, and the content of the abrasion inhibiting members to 1 to 100 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the binder resin. The solid lubricant may not be blended. The abrasion inhibiting members are preferably aluminas. According to the sliding member coating composition in the present invention, even when being exposed to severe frictional conditions for a long time, preferable lubricity can be guaranteed.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a refrigeration circuit-forming member which has a metal surface and is used for a refrigeration circuit in which HFO-1234yf that is a refrigerant configured of molecules having a double bond is used. The metal surface, which comes into contact with the HFO-1234yf, is covered with a coating layer that is not reactive with the HFO-1234yf within the range of temperature at which the HFO-1234yf is used. The coating layer is formed of any of a coating film that is firmly fixed to the metal surface, a coating layer that is formed by adhesion of a specific component added into the lubricant oil, and a coating layer that is formed by modification of the metal surface layer itself that forms the metal surface. Consequently, the chemical instability that is caused when the refrigerant HFO-1234yf comes into contact with the metal can be eliminated.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a grease composition capable of effectively preventing a rolling surface of a bearing from having hydrogen brittleness-caused peeling, a grease-enclosed bearing in which the grease composition is enclosed, and a rotation-transmitting apparatus with a built-in one-way clutch in which the grease composition is enclosed at a sliding portion. The grease composition contains a base grease consisting of a base oil and a thickener; and an additive added to the base grease. The grease composition prevents a frictional wear surface of the sliding portion or a newly generated surface consisting of iron or the like exposed owing to wear from being peeled owing to hydrogen brittleness. The additive contains a bismuth-based additive or a magnesium-based additive. The bismuth-based additive consists of at least one of inorganic bismuth and organic bismuth not containing a sulfur component. The magnesium-based additive consists of at least one of inorganic magnesium and organic magnesium. The grease-enclosed bearing encloses the above-described grease composition.