Water-lubrication systems using ceramics
Water-lubricated ceramics for environmentally friendly machines
Compared with metals sliding under oil lubrication, ceramics can provide very low friction, on the order of μ = 0.001, with water as the lubricant. With growing concern about pollution associated with the disposal of lubricating oils, water-lubrication systems offer promise for environmentally friendly sliding components. We aim to clarify the low-friction mechanisms of water-lubricated ceramics and establish sliding-surface and tribosystem design methods for wider applications.
Research topics listed for FY2007
- Low-friction mechanisms of silicon nitride in water (M2: 森本 華奈子)
- Effects of silica addition on water lubrication of ceramics (M1: 泉 貴士)
- Effects of tribochemical reaction films on water lubrication of silicon-based ceramics (B4: 清水 栄星)