Examining the Effects of Load Variation on the Tribological Behavior of a Blended Lubricant Made from Corn Oil Biodiesel
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Corn oil biodiesel blends containing CuO nanoparticles were tested for their tribological properties in this research. The prepared biodiesel blends along with nanopowders are blended with 20W-40 lubricant. The aim was to explore the potential of these blends as lubricants in various mechanical systems. A pin-on-disk system was used to perform the tribological experiments, with each of the discs subjected to a different load. Including CuO nanoparticles into the biodiesel blends resulted in enhanced friction and wear properties. When compared to pure biodiesel, the addition of 100ppm CuO decreased the coefficient of friction by as much as 80% and the wear rate by up to 75%. These findings demonstrate the potential of using corn oil biodiesel blends with CuO nanoparticles as environmentally friendly lubricants in various industrial applications.
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