The Behavior of Lyotropic Liquid Crystals as Lubricants in Concentrated Contact Applications

初步结果表明，液晶可能是一种非常有效的边界润滑膜形成器，它有可能润滑一些目前不易润滑的复杂系统，如陶瓷滑动系统。在这项研究中，许多液晶成分的摩擦学特性将与另一所大学的一个研究液晶化学和合成的团队合作确定。承载能力和摩擦力将确定并与结构和组成有关。该结果将作为配制其他待测液晶成分的基础。

Initial results have indicated that liquid crystals may be very effective boundary lubricant film formers, which potentially could lubricate some complex systems currently not easily lubricated, such as ceramic sliding systems. In this study the tribological properties of a number of liquid crystal compositions will be determined in collaboration with a team at another university, which is studying the chemistry and synthesis of liquid crystals. Load carrying capabilities and friction forces will be determined and related to structure and composition. The results will be used as basis for formulation of additional liquid crystal compositions to be tested.