tribological properties – TechConnect Briefs

Microstructure and tribological properties of CrTiAlN nanoscale composite coatings on 65Mn steels deposited by multi arc ion plating technology

Cai Z., Zhang P., Academy of Armored Force Engineering, CN

In order to improve the life of piston rings, a multicomponent CrTiAlN composite coatings with different chemical composition are deposited on the surface of 65Mn steels by multi-ion plating technology in a gas mixture of [...]

Tribological properties of carbon nanotubes as lubricant additives

Abate F., Senatore A., D’Agostino V., Leone C., Sarno M., Ciambelli P., University of Salerno, IT

Tribological performances of innovative lubricant additives based on IF-WS2 and other transition metal dichalcogenides like MoS2 nanoparticles have been widely investigated in recent years. The boundary lubrication regime is the main target for the benefits [...]