Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jieming Yan, Filippo Mangolini
Summary: In this study, an oil-insoluble ionic liquid (IL) called [HMIM][TFSI] was encapsulated in poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate-butyl methacrylate copolymer) (poly(EGDM-c-BMA)) microshells using mini-emulsion polymerization. The microcapsules showed good dispersibility in a non-polar synthetic oil. Tribological experiments revealed that the microcapsules acted as a reservoir for the IL, reducing friction by releasing the IL at the sliding interface. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements confirmed that the IL did not react chemically on steel surfaces, suggesting that it reduced friction by generating a solid-like, layered structure at sliding asperities.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mariana T. Donato, Rogerio Colaco, Luis C. Branco, Benilde Saramago
Summary: This paper reviews the most relevant research in the field of lubrication using IL additives and DES in the last decade, aiming to find more efficient and green alternatives for lubricants.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
S. Mehra, S. D. Khandare, K. Singh, D. R. Chaudhary, A. Kumar
Summary: White-light-emitting carbon dots (CDs) have attracted significant attention due to their unique features and potential applications. This study compares the hydrothermal and ionic liquid solvothermal approaches for producing high-quality CDs and demonstrates that IL surface modification enhances their photoluminescence (PL) performance. The IL-capped CDs exhibit improved PL with a red shift and increased quantum yield, making them suitable for bioimaging and sensing applications.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haocheng Wang, Yi Li, Songwei Zhang, Qinglun Che, Litian Hu, Jianjun Zhang
Summary: Carbon dots (CDs) have limitations such as easy agglomeration and solid state which restrict their application in lubrication engineering. To overcome these limitations, carbon dot-based ionic liquids (CDILs) were synthesized and demonstrated to provide better lubrication performance than classical ILs. The newly synthesized CDs containing long alkyl chains exhibit the best lubrication performance and the CD anions play a surprising role in improving lubricity and protecting the friction surfaces.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chao Liu, Qing Yin, Wenbo Zhang, Yan Bao, Peipei Li, Lifen Hao, Jianzhong Ma
Summary: By depositing ionic liquids and carbon quantum dots on the surface of graphene, the tribological properties of polymer composites can be improved, leading to a decrease in friction coefficient and volume wear rate of BMI materials.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
S. Kawada, S. Sasaki, M. Miyatake
Summary: This study evaluates the lubricity of two ionic liquids and finds that they exhibit better lubricity compared to conventional ionic liquids, making them suitable for use as lubricant additives. The analysis shows that both ionic liquids undergo tribo-decomposition on worn surfaces, with the substances derived from cation identified immediately after the friction test. The tribo-film formed is rich in anions, indicating the potential suitability of these ionic liquids as lubricant additives.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Yuqing He, Han Li, Cangyu Qu, Wei Cao, Ming Ma
Summary: The interfacial phenomenon between ionic liquids (ILs) and solids, especially in terms of microscale friction, has shown remarkable properties like electro-controllability and superlubricity. These studies have contributed significantly to applications in boundary lubrication and supercapacitors.
GREEN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Danni Jiang, Jia Chen, Ming Guan, Hongdeng Qiu
Summary: In this study, 1-vinyl-3-octadecylimidazolium bromide ionic liquids and their derived carbon dots were prepared and grafted on silica to obtain enhanced separation performance for various analytes. The co-grafted column showed superior separation performance and was successfully applied to determine the contents of specific compounds in Radix Astragali extract.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yurong Wang, Ping Yang, Bin Guo, Nan Jiang, Jingyin Chi, Jinjie Liu, Yijing Liang, Qiangliang Yu, Shuyan Yang, Feng Guo, Meirong Cai, Feng Zhou
Summary: Experimental results show that NP44 and NP88, as additives of PEG, can significantly improve tribological performance by forming stable protective films and enhancing lubrication properties. Additionally, they can increase film thickness in elastohydrodynamic lubrication to delay oil depletion on the lubrication track.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Ashish K. Kasar, Carlton J. Reeves, Pradeep L. Menezes
Summary: This study investigated the addition of various types of solid particles and carbon nanotubes in Ionic Liquids, finding that nano-sized particles improved tribological properties. The influence of particulate additives was empirically modeled using a fractal function based on particle size and roughness.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hanxing Yang, Zhongguang Ji, Yanbo Zeng, Jian Zhang, Lifen Chen, Hailong Wang, Yiwen Yang, Longhua Guo, Lei Li
Summary: A novel aggregation-induced emission molecularly imprinted poly(ionic liquid) (AIE-FMIPIL) was successfully synthesized for the first time, showing high sensitivity and selectivity for 4-NP detection in environmental samples.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Shuang Yue, Xing Gao, Guowang Lu, Shuliang Zang, Guichun Deng, Feiming Wang
Summary: Two novel halogen-free liquid additives, [DHB][BScB] and [MA-BIm][BScB], were synthesized and evaluated for the first time in 500 N base oil using a 4-ball machine, showing a significant decrease in friction coefficient and excellent corrosion resistance. XPS and SEM analysis revealed the formation of chemical films on the worn steel surface, indicating a possible competitive adsorption mechanism between cations and anions.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Raimondas Kreivaitis, Arturas Kupcinskas, Audrius Zunda, Thi Na Ta, Jeng Haur Horng
Summary: The tribological properties of ionic liquids were compared at different temperatures, showing a decrease in lubricity at higher temperatures. The performance difference between different friction pairs varied. The investigated ILs performed better than motor oil in terms of lubrication.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Arun Kumar Bambam, Anil Dhanola, Kishor Kumar Gajrani
Summary: In order to achieve energy-efficient and sustainable growth, the development of a new class of metalworking fluids (MWFs) with unique properties is essential. Ionic liquids (ILs), consisting of cations and anions, have emerged as a new class of lubricant or lubricant additives due to their novel characteristics. Halogen-free ILs have become a potential area of research due to their non-corrosive and non-toxic nature, offering a viable alternative for addressing societal concerns. This paper provides a detailed review of halogen-free ILs as lubricants or lubricant additives, covering their physicochemical properties, tribological performance, and lubrication mechanism, as well as discussing their applications in machining, hybrid ILs, and the toxic effects of halogenated ILs. Future prospects of halogen-free ILs are also suggested.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Philipp G. Gruetzmacher, Roman Neuhauser, Kristof Stagel, Katharina Bica-Schroeder, Guido Boidi, Carsten Gachot, Andreas Rosenkranz
Summary: In order to improve the efficiency and lifetime of mechanical components, new lubrication systems are required. Ionic liquids and MXenes have shown promising tribological performance and can be used as complementary materials. In this study, Ti3C2Tx MXenes are added to ionic liquids to enhance their load-carrying capacity under boundary lubrication. The experiments showed that the addition of MXenes in both tested ionic liquids increased the load-carrying capacity and significantly reduced wear, outperforming commercially available lubricants.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sandra Rodriguez-Varillas, Tania Fontanil, Alvaro J. Obaya, Alfonso Fernandez-Gonzalez, Clarissa Murru, Rosana Badia-Laino
Summary: Carbon dots obtained from tomato juice exhibit high antioxidant power and minimal toxicity to healthy cells.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alberto Garcia, Guillermo D. Valbuena, Alejandro Garcia-Tuero, Alfonso Fernandez-Gonzalez, Jose L. Viesca, Antolin Hernandez Battez
Summary: This study aims to investigate the compatibility of four conventional automatic transmission fluids (ATFs) with three types of polymer materials and assess their feasibility in electric vehicle transmissions. The results showed that PEEK and PTFE exhibited minimal changes in mechanical properties, while PA66 experienced significant variations in elongation at break. The aging time had a greater impact on the polymer properties than the type of ATF used. All the ATFs demonstrated high compatibility with PEEK and PTFE, and medium compatibility with PA66.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alejandro Garcia-Tuero, Beatriz Ramajo, Guillermo D. Valbuena, Alfonso Fernandez-Gonzalez, Rafael Mendoza, Alberto Garcia, Antolin Hernandez Battez
Summary: This study investigated the compatibility of four conventional ATFs with three elastomers and examined their performance and changes through various testing methods. The results showed that FKM and silicone materials exhibited high or medium compatibility with the ATFs, while EPDM materials had low compatibility and may result in changes in composition and structure.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
M. E. Pacheco, Ch Chimeno-Trinchet, A. Fernandez-Gonzalez, R. Badia-Laino
Summary: The growing appearance of antibiotic-resistant strains of microorganisms due to the widespread use and presence of antibiotics is a major global concern. In this study, carbon nanoparticles doped with europium (III) were synthesized for the first time, showing delayed photoluminescence. The developed methodology enables the detection of tetracycline at low concentrations in real water samples, with lower limits of detection compared to other luminescent and chemiluminescent methods.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Alejandro Garcia Tuero, Noelia Rivera, Eduardo Rodriguez, Alfonso Fernandez-Gonzalez, Jose Viesca Luis, Antolin Hernandez Battez
Summary: This study investigated the influences of additive concentrations on the electrical compatibility and tribological performances of three commercial automatic transmission fluids (ATFs). The results showed that all the ATFs maintained electrical compatibility, dissipative performance, and sufficiently high breakdown voltage even at increasing additive concentrations. The ATFs formulated with API Group III base oils exhibited improved wear reduction at the highest additive concentrations, attributed to the formation of iron phosphates and polyphosphates on the worn surface.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Christian Chimeno-Trinchet, Maria Emilia Pacheco, Alfonso Fernandez-Gonzalez, Rosana Badia-Laino
Summary: A fast and efficient method was developed to obtain europium(III)-doped surface-modified carbon dots with a hydrophobic coating. The surface functionalization improved the dispersibility of the nanoparticles in non-polar media and modified the accessibility of water molecules to the europium ions. The developed nanochemosensor showed high stability in both photoluminescent signal intensity and dispersions, and had a low detection limit and fast response time for water determination in toluene.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alfonso Fernandez-Gonzalez, alvaro J. Obaya, Christian Chimeno-Trinchet, Tania Fontanil, Rosana Badia-Laino, Snezana Agatonovic-Kustrin
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy to identify ABO blood types. The results show that the use of various classification algorithms can predict blood types to a greater extent than random selection, although not as accurately as biochemical blood typing tools. Additionally, the methodology has higher sensitivity in identifying B antigens compared to A antigens.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Javier Faes, Ruben Gonzalez, David Blanco, Alfonso Fernandez-Gonzalez, Antolin Hernandez-Battez, Patricia Iglesias, Jose Luis Viesca
Summary: This study investigates the use of an ionic liquid obtained from fatty acids (FAIL) as an additive in two different base oils. The results show that FAIL is compatible with the base oils and can improve their viscosity and antiwear performance. The tribological performance of the base oils and their blends with FAIL varies under different lubrication conditions.