A critical assessment of tribopolymerization as an antiwear mechanism

Michael J. Furey, Czeslaw Kajdas, Gustavo J. Molina, Brian Vick

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Abstract

Tribopolymerization is the planned, intentional, and continuous formation of protective polymeric films on tribological surfaces by the use of minor concentrations of selected monomers capable of forming polymer films in situ by polycondensation or addition polymerization. The approach involves the design of molecules which will form polymeric surface films in critical regions of boundary lubrication. A discussion on tribopolymerization as an antiwear mechanism covers key fundamental research on the topic of tribopolymerization; an important class of antiwear compounds, i.e., partial esters of long-chain dimer acids and short-chain glycols (extremely effective as jet fuel lubricity additives and in reducing automotive engine valve train wear); environmental issues; and future plans for fundamental research on tribopolymerization, including theoretical and experimental studies to examine the roles of surface temperature, triboelectron emission, and catalysis on surface polymerization. This is an abstract presented at the World Tribology Congress III (Washington, DC 9/12-16/2005).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - WTC 2005
StatePublished - 2005
Event2005 World Tribology Congress III - Washington, D.C., United States
Duration: Sep 12 2005Sep 16 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - WTC 2005

Conference

Conference2005 World Tribology Congress III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, D.C.
Period09/12/0509/16/05

Keywords

  • Antiwear additives
  • Tribopolymerization

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