Tribological interaction between polytetrafluoroethylene and silicon oxide surfaces

Tribological interaction between polytetrafluoroethylene and silicon oxide surfaces.

We investigated the tribological interaction between polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and silicon oxide surfaces. A simple rig was designed to bring about a friction between the surfaces via sliding a piece of PTFE on a thermally oxidized silicon wafer specimen. A very mild inclination (~0.5°) along the sliding motion was also employed in order to monitor the tribological interaction in a gradual...

Investigation of the Tribological Behavior of Polytetrafluoroethylene at Cryogenic Temperatures

Sliding orientation effects on the tribological properties of polytetrafluoroethylene

The chemical inertness, high melting point, and intrinsic lubricity of polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE have been used to develop solid lubricating parts for operation in extreme environments, from frying pans to satellites. The atomic-level mechanisms associated with friction and wear at PTFE surfaces are elucidated here by systematic investigations of the frictional anisotropy measured with respe...

Tribological Properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene, Nano-Titanium Dioxide, and Nano-Silicon Dioxide as Additives in Mixed Oil-Based Titanium Complex Grease

Eight titanium complex greases (i.e., benzoic acid/stearic acid and sebacic acid/stearic acid titanium complex greases, and greases containing PTFE, or nanotitanium dioxide, or nano-silicon dioxide) were synthesized using 3-L reaction vessel. Their physical characteristics were characterized and their tribological properties were evaluated by using a four-ball tester. Chemical compositions of t...

Ultrahigh-density silicon nanobridges formed between two vertical silicon surfaces

We report simultaneous lateral growth of a high density of highly oriented, metal-catalyzed silicon nanowires on a patterned silicon substrate and bridging of nanowires between two vertical silicon sidewalls, which can be developed into electrodes of an electronic device. After angled deposition of catalytic metal nanoparticles on one of two opposing vertical silicon surfaces, we used a metal-c...