Effects of nanoscale surface texturing on self-healing of boundary lubricant film via lateral flow

Erik Hsiao, Anthony J. Barthel, Seong H. Kim

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Abstract

Surface texturing of silicon substrates with nanowells can change the lubricious performance of cationic polymer lubricant (CPL), a bound-and-mobile lubricant consisting of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) backbone with covalently bonded quaternary ammonium iodide cations. The filled nanowell reservoirs enhance selfhealing within the contact track since they can readily provide CPL to near-by regions. However, once this initial reservoir is completely consumed and depleted, the empty nanowells interfere with long-distance lateral flow process since they act as a reservoir that needs to be filled during the flow.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)287-292
Number of pages6
JournalTribology Letters
Volume44
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2011

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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