Abstract
AbstractControlling unabridged graphene‐lubricated layers and extending their last times can extend the service life of polymer moving components. The friction reduction behaviors of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) on the tribology performances of high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) were studied based on friction experiments. The mechanical properties, coefficient of friction (COF), surface topography, tribo‐layers wear synthetically charactered to analyses the friction reducing processes. The results showed that the GNP presented a limited friction reduction to HDPE, and it could be controlled by the mass contents of GNP, load and speed. The proper content of graphene maintained the effective GNP tribo‐layers for a long time and led to a long duration of friction reduction. Decreasing load or speed weakened the wear processes, which was useful for maintaining the effective GNP tribo‐layers for a long time, and reduced the COF. The knowledge will provide experimental support for improving the self‐lubricating performance and abrasiveness of polymers.
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