Abstract
Polymer-matrix nanocomposites are increasingly been applied as structural materials in the aerospace, automotive and chemical industries, in a number of tribological applications including such components as bearings, gears, cams, seals, vacuum pumps and in biological or medical applications in prothesis and implants, particularly in areas where traditional fluid lubricants can not be used. The base polymers studied have now extended from the original high temperature polymers to a wide range of thermoplastics and thermosets. In the present review we will focus on recent developments on polymer nanocomposites tribology including nanoparticles, with an emphasis on polymer nanocomposites containing carbon nanotubes, which are experiencing a large expansion and, as the tribological performance is mainly a function of surface properties, we will consider not only bulk nanocomposites, but also the development of polymer matrix nanocomposite coatings, which present very promising applications in the reduction of friction and wear.
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