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Original Articles

Preparation and tribological behaviour of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) microcapsules containing friction modifiers

Pages 314-323 | Received 08 Sep 2019, Accepted 04 Mar 2020, Published online: 18 Mar 2020
 

Abstract

Aims: Microcapsules comprising of a poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) shell and friction modifier (FM) core were prepared to reduce the friction and extend the service life of engine lubricating oil.

Methods: Microcapsules containing both organic FM and molybdenum FM were produced via solvent evaporation technique. The friction coefficient, thermal stability, and chemical composition of microcapsules were investigated.

Results: The incorporation of microcapsules in lubricating oil dramatically reduced the friction coefficient to be lower than that of virgin FM. Organic FM and molybdenum FM are compatible during the encapsulation process. The release of the FM inside the microcapsules was controllable by thermal degradation of polymeric shell at 150 °C or mechanical rupture at room temperature.

Conclusions: This study provided a novel approach to improve the tribological properties of lubricating oil with long service life, facile fabrication and low cost and will find potential applications in lubrication industry for internal combustion engines.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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