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1 online resource (276 p.) |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 An Insight into Nanolubrication and Nanolubricants -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Advantages of Nanolubricants -- 1.3 Preparation of Nanolubricants -- 1.3.1 Methods of Nanolubricant Preparation -- 1.3.2 Types of Nanolubricants Based on Additives' Characteristics -- 1.4 Lubrication Mechanism -- 1.5 Tribological and Thermophysical Properties of Nanolubricants -- 1.5.1 Tribological Properties -- 1.5.2 Thermophysical Properties -- 1.6 Conclusion and Future Directions -- References |
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Chapter 2 Nanolubrication Chemistry and Its Application -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Nanolubrication and Its Requirements -- 2.3 Synthesis of Nanoparticles -- 2.3.1 Physical Method -- 2.3.2 Chemical Methods -- 2.3.3 Biological Methods -- 2.4 Preparation of Nanofluids/Nanolubricants -- 2.4.1 One-Step Method -- 2.4.2 Two-Step Method -- 2.4.2.1 Disadvantages of the Two-Step Method -- 2.4.3 Dispersion of Nanoparticles in Lubricating Oils -- 2.4.4 Interaction Forces in a Nanofluids/Nanolubricant System -- 2.4.4.1 Van der Waals Forces -- 2.4.4.2 Electrostatic or Electric Double Layer Force (EDL) |
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2.4.4.3 DLVO Theory -- 2.4.4.4 Capillary Forces -- 2.5 Mechanism of Nanolubrication -- 2.6 Nanoparticle Properties Necessary for Nanolubrication -- 2.6.1 Nanolubricating Film Properties -- 2.6.2 Nanoparticles in Nanolubricants -- 2.7 Advantages of Nanolubricants -- 2.8 Nanoparticles Ability to Boost Grease Performance -- 2.9 Tribological Performance of Nanolubricants -- 2.9.1 Mechanical Properties of a Tribological System -- 2.9.2 Physicochemical Properties of the Lubricant -- 2.10 Nanolubricants and Base Oils -- 2.10.1 Nanolubricants -- 2.10.2 Base Oils |
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2.11 Various Types of Nanoparticles as Lubricant Additives -- 2.11.1 Metal Oxides -- 2.11.2 Metal Sulfides -- 2.11.3 Carbon-Based Nanoparticles -- 2.11.4 Nanocomposites -- 2.11.5 Rare Earth Compounds -- 2.12 Recent Advancement in Nanolubrication -- 2.13 Conclusion and Future Outlook -- References -- Chapter 3 Characterization Techniques for Nanolubricants Using Different Approaches -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Nanoparticles as an Additive to Nanolubricants -- 3.3 Application of Nanolubricants -- 3.4 Preparation of Nanolubricants -- 3.5 Characterization Factors of Nanolubricants |
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3.6 Characterization Techniques Used for Nanolubricants -- 3.6.1 Morphology and Topography Analysis -- 3.6.1.1 Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS): Particle Size Analysis -- 3.6.1.2 Electron Microscopy -- 3.6.1.3 X-Ray Diffraction -- 3.6.1.4 Atomic Force Microscopy -- 3.6.1.5 UV-Visible Spectroscopy -- 3.6.1.6 Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) -- 3.6.1.7 Raman Spectroscopy -- 3.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Metal-Based Nanolubricants: Current and Future Perspectives -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Synthesis Mechanism of NPs -- 4.2.1 Top-Down Methods -- 4.2.1.1 Ball Milling |
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Description based upon print version of record |
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4.2.1.2 Electrospinning |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Prasad, Lalit
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Khan, Shafat Ahmad
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| ISBN |
9781119865681 |
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1119865689 |
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