Presentation Profile
Advances in Nanotechnology Related to the Chemical Industry
Currently Scheduled: 10/12/2022 - 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Room: Convention Center Walkway
Main Author
Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Sharon Lin - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
- Blerim Gashi - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
Abstract:
Nanotechnology is a type of technology that fits these three qualities; it must be between 1 and 100 nanometers, must be useful due to its size, and can be easily manipulated. Recently, nanotechnology has been found useful in a variety of industries like energy production, lubrication, medical problems, and agriculture. In this poster, the main focus is on the advances in nanotechnology in lubrication. It was found through the disc-on-disc test that the nanoparticles in lubricants allow for more efficient use as it decreases the coefficient of friction and reduces wear. It was discovered that when the lubricant contains nanoparticles, there has been evidence of the rolling effect, mending effect, polishing effect, and the formation of a protective film. With these effects, nanoparticles were able to help lubricants decrease the coefficient of friction and reduce wear. Additionally, the addition of nanoparticles is cheap which means that production costs will increase dramatically due to the addition of nanoparticles. Therefore, nanoparticles are cheap and efficient in lubrication.
