Abstract
N-containing borate ester (MEBE) with five-member ring structure as a lubricant additive was synthesised. The tribological properties in liquid paraffin (LP), poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) and dioctyl sebacate (DOS) were evaluated, and the action mechanisms in different base oils were also explored. It was found that as-synthesised borate ester possesses excellent antiwear performance in LP and PAO. XPS analysis suggests that the additive forms a protective film on the rubbing surfaces which is composed of BN, Fe2O3, polyoxyethylene ether and N-containing organic compounds. The inorganic and organic protective films in the metal surface effectively improve the antiwear ability of the base stock. However, when the additive MEBE was introducted into DOS base oil which is prone to adsorbing to the metal surface because of the high polarity of DOS, it influences the compactness of the film formed by the DOS, resulting in weak antiwear property. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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