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Area of Science:

  • Tribology
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Lubricating greases with micro- and nano-additives are crucial for extreme-condition tribology.
  • Optimizing synergistic additive concentrations is challenging with traditional experimental designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine optimal concentrations of nano-graphite (N-G), graphene (GN), and potassium borate (PB) in titanium complex grease using a central composite design (CCD) and MATLAB response surface methodology.
  • To evaluate the tribological performance of optimized grease formulations under progressive loads.

Main Methods:

  • Central composite design (CCD) coupled with MATLAB response surface methodology for optimization.
  • Four-ball tribometry to test fifteen grease formulations under progressive loads (98-598 N).
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) for wear mechanism characterization.

Main Results:

  • The optimized synergistic grease (G-MX: 0.83 wt% N-G, 0.05 wt% GN, 2.59 wt% PB) reduced the average friction coefficient by 45.3% and wear scar diameter by 23.3% compared to the base grease.
  • The CCD-MATLAB framework enabled optimization beyond discrete testing points, overcoming limitations of previous orthogonal methods.
  • Mechanistic analysis revealed a dual lubrication regime: physically adsorbed films at low loads and chemically bonded tribofilms (Fe₃C, B₂O₃, TiO₂) under extreme pressures.

Conclusions:

  • The developed CCD-MATLAB approach effectively optimizes micro-nano additive concentrations in lubricating greases for enhanced tribological performance.
  • The synergistic formulation exhibits superior anti-wear and anti-friction properties, crucial for extreme-condition applications.
  • Understanding the dual lubrication mechanism provides insights for designing advanced lubricating materials.