Booster effect of fatty amine on friction reduction performance of Mo-based additives. (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: De Barros Bouchet, M.I.; Martin, J.M.; Oumahi, C.; Gorbatchev, O.; Afanasiev, P.; Geantet, C.; Iovine, R.; Thiebaut, B.; Heau, C.
• Is Part Of: Tribology international. Volume 119(2018)
• Page Start: 600
• Page End: 607
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: Organic additives -- Tribochemistry -- DLC coatings -- Molybdenum-based additives; Tribology -- Periodicals; 621.89
• DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.11.039
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-679X

Abstract

Abstract: This paper investigates the boosting effect on friction reduction performance of a fatty triamine (AM) when used as a third organic additive to base oil containing molybdenum-based additives and ZDDP for different tribopairs. The addition of the AM gives an unreached friction level under boundary lubrication with organic molybdate and ZDDP for steel. The structure of the tribofilm obtained with ternary mixture composed of stoichiometric MoS2 long sheets located on top surface and aligned in the sliding direction could be at the origin of this remarkable behavior. Finally, a tribochemical action mechanism is proposed to describe the functionality of AM in boosting the formation of long MoS2 lamellar sheets. Highlights: Booster impact of a fatty amine on friction reduction performance of Mo-based additives for different tribopairs. The neat lubricant additives and mixtures have been analyzed by XPS. Fatty amine gives unreached friction level under boundary lubrication conditions with organic molybdate and ZDDP additives. Mechanism of friction reduction could be due to the formation of long MoS2 sheets on the top surface of the tribofilm. Novel tribochemical action mechanism is discussed for the fatty amine when added to organic molybdate and ZDDP additives.