Simultaneous production and functionalization of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets by solvent-free mechanical exfoliation for superlubricant water-based lubricant additives

Lulu An, Yuanlie Yu, Changning Bai, Yongqing Bai, Bin Zhang, Kaixiong Gao, Xinbo Wang, Zhiping Lai, Junyan Zhang

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Abstract

Hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets (h-BNNSs), with a crystal lattice structure similar to graphene by over 98%, exhibit good lubrication properties as lubricant additives. However, the poor dispersibility in solvents has limited their wide practical applications as lubricant additives. In the present report, water dispersible Pebax functionalized h-BNNSs (Pebax-BNNSs) have been prepared through a one-step solvent-free mechanical exfoliation process which relies on a simple exfoliation of h-BN layers by shearing force in molten Pebax at 200 °C. In this process, Pebax molecules can synchronously react with the dangling bonds formed during the exfoliation process to achieve in situ functionalization of h-BNNSs. The reciprocating friction tests demonstrate that the as-obtained Pebax-BNNSs possess excellent antifriction and antiwear performance as water-based lubricant additive with a low concentration of 0.3 mg/mL under atmospheric condition. The friction coefficients can be
Original languageEnglish (US)
Journalnpj 2D Materials and Applications
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 26 2019

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