Nanoparticle-Based Lubrication Systems

TLDR

Nanotechnology has shifted lubricant research toward nanomaterials, many of which exhibit promising friction‑reduction and wear‑resistance properties. The article investigates which nanoparticle types provide superior lubrication and the mechanisms underlying their performance.

Abstract

With the advent of nanotechnology, research into lubricants and lubricant additives has experienced a paradigm shift. Instead of traditional materials, new nanomaterials and nanoparticles have been recently under investigation as lubricants or lubricant additives because of their unusual properties. Now, there are numerous different types of nanomaterials with potentially interesting friction and wear properties described the literature. With increasing amount of possibilities, the key question is: what types of nanoparticles act as better lubricants and why? This article will discuss relevant issues to this topic.