Abstract
In a metal forming process the adhesion between the
workpiece and the tool needs to be minimised, which can
be achieved by use of lubricants and coatings. Here
adsorption and lubrication properties of HFBII
hydrophobins and diblock copolymer poly(methyl
methacrylate-b-sodium acrylate) in water-lubricated
copper vs. a-C:H coating contacts were studied by Surface
Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and by a pin-on-disc (POD)
tribometer. Hydrophobins formed a dense monolayer film on
a-C:H surface and reduced friction by 13-30% but
increased the wear of copper compared to pure water
lubrication. Poly(methyl methacrylate-b-sodium acrylate)
formed a sparse lubricating layer compared to HFBII
lubricated contacts, but the friction coefficient was
lower. HFBII molecules prevented copper oxide tribofilm
formation on the copper pin.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 60-66 |
Journal | Tribology International |
Volume | 90 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- DLC
- water lubrication
- hydrophobins
- tribology