Improving the wear and friction properties of racing sports automotive gears using SiC@Ag nanoparticles in lubricating oils
Yu Dong,Zhanqing Wang,Junchun Ding,Mostafa Habibi,Yang Li
Abstract
. In this study, the effects of Ag-doped silicon carbide nanoparticles on improving lubricating properties and reducing wear rates in racing automotive gears were investigated. At high temperatures and pressures, SiC@Ag nanoparticles enable the creation of a strong and durable lubricating layer by combining the lubricating properties of silver metal with the high hardness of silicon carbide. Using SiC@Ag nanoparticles until the optimal concentration is reached dramatically reduces the wear rate and friction coefficient, according to tests conducted on steel gears using nano-oils containing different concentrations of these nanoparticles under various loading and speed conditions. The formation of a thin, uniform lubricating layer with anti-stick properties was further confirmed by surface analysis of the samples. These findings demonstrate that adding SiC@Ag nanoparticles as a novel additive is an effective approach to enhance the efficiency and durability of power transmission systems in sports and automotive applications.
Yu Dong — College of Ministry of Sports, Wuhan Donghu College, Wuhan 430212, Hubei, China
Zhanqing Wang — College of Ministry of Sports, Hubei University of Technology Engineering and Technology College, Wuhan 430000, Hubei, China
Junchun Ding — College of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse University, 13201, Syracuse, NY, United States
Mostafa Habibi — Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India/ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Haliç University, Istanbul, Turkey
Yang Li — Institute Sciences and Design of AL-Kharj, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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