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Squeezing wetting and nonwetting liquids.

V N Samoilov1, B N J Persson

  • 1IFF, FZ-Julich, 52425 Julich, GermanyPhysics Faculty, Moscow State University, 117234 Moscow, Russia. v.samoilov@fz-juelich.de

The Journal of Chemical Physics
|July 23, 2004
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Strongly wetting lubricants form molecular layers and resist squeezing better than non-wetting ones. This enhanced boundary lubrication reduces wear, with applications in products like hair conditioners.

Area of Science:

  • Tribology and Lubrication Science
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Computational Physics and Chemistry

Background:

  • Understanding lubricant behavior under confinement is crucial for tribological applications.
  • The role of surface wetting properties in lubricant film formation and squeezing dynamics is not fully understood.
  • Molecular-dynamics simulations offer a powerful tool to probe nanoscale lubrication phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the squeezing of octane (C8H18) between elastic walls with varying wetting properties.
  • To analyze the formation of molecular layers and layering transitions under external pressure.
  • To determine the influence of lubricant-wall interaction energy on squeezing pressure and lubrication performance.

Main Methods:

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  • Molecular-dynamics simulations were employed to model octane confined between solid elastic walls.
  • The interaction energy between octane and wall surfaces was systematically varied to simulate different wetting conditions.
  • Analysis focused on lubricant film structure, layering transitions, and forces exerted during squeezing.

    • Main Results:

    • Well-defined molecular layers form in wetting lubricant films at nanoscale thicknesses.
    • Squeezing induces discontinuous, thermally activated transitions in the number of lubricant layers.
    • Stronger lubricant-wall interactions increase the pressure required for layer squeeze-out, enhancing boundary lubrication.
    • Capillary bridge formation (wetting) and droplet formation (non-wetting) influence inter-wall forces.

    Conclusions:

    • Strongly wetting lubricants act as superior boundary lubricants, leading to reduced wear.
    • The formation of molecular layers and the energy barrier for squeeze-out are key factors in lubrication performance.
    • Understanding nanoscale lubricant behavior, including droplet trapping and capillary effects, is vital for designing effective lubricants and applications, such as hair care products.