Biopolymer Green Lubricant for Sustainable Manufacturing
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Results and Discussion
2.1. Film Characterization
2.2. Raman Spectroscopy and EDS Analysis
2.3. Tribology Test
2.4. Zebrafish Embryo Toxicity Test
3. Materials and Methods
3.1. Film Preparation
3.2. Raman Spectroscopy and Eds Analysis
3.3. Tribology Test
3.4. Zebrafish Embryo Toxicity Test
4. Conclusions
- (1)
- Dry films made from biopolymers feature an adjustable thickness and favorable uniformity.
- (2)
- Compared with bare silicon frictions, silicon substrates coated with HPMC dry films demonstrate a superior lubrication result.
- (3)
- The forming of transfer layers is the primary reason that HPMC demonstrates superior lubrication properties.
- (4)
- HPMC is a biologically and environmentally friendly biopolymer material as well as a suitable and sustainable candidate for making green lubricants.
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
Abbreviations
NCKU | National Cheng Kung University |
HPMC | Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose |
SEM | Scanning electron microscope |
EDS | Energy dispersive spectroscopy |
COFs | Coefficient of frictions |
FET | Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity |
Hbf | Hours post fertilization |
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Chicago/Turabian StyleShi, Shih-Chen, and Fu-I Lu. 2016. "Biopolymer Green Lubricant for Sustainable Manufacturing" Materials 9, no. 5: 338. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma9050338