Titanium oxide nanoparticles as additives in engine oil

By M. Laad, V. Jatti. 2016

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Abstract This research study investigates the tribological behaviour of titanium oxide (TiO 2 ) nanoparticles as additives in mineral based multi-grade engine oil. All tests were performed under variable load and varying concentrations of nanoparticles in lubricating oil. The friction and wear experiments were performed using pin-on-disc tribotester. This study shows that mixing of TiO 2 nanoparticles in engine oil significantly reduces the friction and wear rate and hence improves the lubricating properties of engine oil. The dispersion analysis of TiO 2 nanoparticles in lubricating oil using UV spectrometer confirms that TiO 2 nanoparticles possess good stability and solubility in the lubricant and improve the lubricating properties of the engine oil.

Subfields: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials

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