Effect of Inorganic Fillers and the Synergism Between Filler, Fiber, and Lubricant in the Friction & Wear Behaviorof Multicomponent Polymer Composites

多组分聚合物复合材料的摩擦学行为 将进行研究，重点是开发最佳材料 摩擦学性能的组合。 特别强调 将被放置在开发有益的可能性， 由分解的填料和固体润滑剂形成的摩擦膜 添加到聚合物材料中以在滑动条件下使用。 这项研究将包括合成材料与填料 根据结合强度、电负性和 生成热;添加PTFE润滑剂;以及添加碳 纤维增强材料 转移膜的性质及其 形成率将进行调查，并与 滑动过程中的摩擦学事件， 摩擦和磨损等性能。

The tribological behavior of multi-component polymeric composites will be studied, with emphasis on developing optimal materials combinations for tribological performance. Particular emphasis will be placed on the possibility of developing beneficial tribological films from decomposing fillers and solid lubricants added to polymeric materials for use under sliding conditions. The study will include synthesis of materials with fillers selected on basis of bonding strength, electronegativity, and heat of formation; with PTFE lubricant additions; and with carbon fiber reinforcements. The nature of the transfer film and its rate of formation will be investigated and correlated with the tribological events during sliding and with tribological properties such as friction and wear.