Abstract
AbstractThis work reports polymer/metal double‐shell microcapsules with polysulfone (PSF) and copper as walls for application in self‐lubricating polymer. First, polyalphaolefin 40 (PAO40) was selected as lubricant oil, and PAO@PSF single shell microcapsules were prepared. A critical issue for the formation of copper layer is the sensitization of PSF shell, which can affect not only the adhesion between PSF shell and copper layer, but also the density of copper layer. The sensitization conditions were discussed in detail, and the corresponding effect on the formation of copper layer was evaluated. PAO@PSF/Cu microcapsules obtained under optimal sensitization condition were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), x‐ray energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). A uniform and compact copper layer improved the thermal properties of microcapsules. PSF/Cu microcapsules maintained relatively complete spherical shape when were heated to 300°C, while the PSF microcapsule softened and deformed at 200°C. The self‐lubricating polyamide 6(PA6) composites containing PAO@PSF/Cu microcapsules were fabricated at 230°C, microcapsules maintained complete structure and uniform distributed in the polymer matrix. Coefficient of friction (COF) and wear rate of PA6 composites were tested under different friction conditions. Compared with pure PA6, 15 wt.% PAO@PSF/Cu microcapsules could reduce the COF by 79.5%, and the wear rate was decreased by 98.3% under 300 rpm sliding speed and 50 N friction load.Highlights PSF/Cu double‐shell oil‐loaded microcapsules were designed and prepared. The copper layer effectively improved the thermal properties of microcapsules. The self‐lubricating PA6 composite exhibited excellent tribological properties.
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