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Tribological Properties of Synthetic and Biosourced Lubricants Enhanced by Graphene and Its Derivatives: A Review.

Aliakbar Jafari, Mohammed Majdoub, Dineshkumar Sengottuvelu, Mine G Ucak-Astarlioglu, Ahmed Al-Ostaz, Sasan Nouranian

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Review in ACS omega, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Aliakbar JafariDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3092-2754
Mohammed MajdoubCenter for Graphene Research and Innovation, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5674-0089
Dineshkumar SengottuveluCenter for Graphene Research and Innovation, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5110-450X
Mine G Ucak-AstarliogluGeotechnical and Structures Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180-6199, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4186-1707
Ahmed Al-OstazCenter for Graphene Research and Innovation, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, United States.
Sasan NouranianDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8319-2786

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review explores the tribological properties of biosourced lubricants (biolubricants) enhanced by graphene (Gr) and its derivatives and hybrids. Friction and wear at mechanical interfaces are the primary causes of energy loss and machinery degradation, necessitating effective lubrication strategies. Traditional lubricants derived from mineral oils present environmental challenges, leading to an increased interest in biolubricants derived from plant oils and animal fats. Biolubricants offer high biodegradability, renewability, and low toxicity, positioning them as ecofriendly alternatives. This work extensively reviews the role of Gr-based nanoadditives in enhancing the lubrication properties of biolubricants. Gr with its exceptional physicomechanical properties has shown promise in reducing friction and wear. The review covers various Gr derivatives, including Gr oxide (GO) and reduced Gr oxide (r-GO), and their performance as lubrication additives. The discussion extends to Gr hybrids with metals, polymers, and other 2D materials, highlighting their synergistic effects on the tribological performance. The mechanisms through which these additives enhance lubrication, such as the formation of protective films and improved interactions between lubricants and tribopairs, are examined. Emphasis is placed on the environmental benefits and potential performance improvements of Gr-based biolubricants. Finally, by analyzing current research and technological trends, the paper outlines future prospects for optimizing lubricant formulations with Gr-based nanoadditives, aiming for more sustainable and efficient tribological applications.

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PMCPMC11696415

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