Improving the thermophysical properties of hybrid nanocellulose-copper (II) oxide (CNC-CuO) as a lubricant additives: A novel nanolubricant for tribology application

• Main Authors: Kamal Kamarulzaman M., Hisham S., Kadirgama K., Ramasamy D., Samykano M., Saidur R., Yusaf T.
• Other Authors: 57931266600
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2024
• Subjects: Copper (II) oxide; Nanocellulose; Nanolubricant; Thermophysical properties; Additives; Copper oxides; Heat transfer; Lubricating oils; Specific heat; Thermal conductivity; Tribology; Viscosity; CuO nanoparticles; Dynamic viscosities; Engine oil; Lubricant additives; Nano-cellulose; Nanolubricants; Primary objective; Specific heat capacity; Viscosity index; Nanoparticles

The primary objective of the present analysis is to investigate the thermophysical properties of hybrid nanocellulose and copper (II) oxide nanoparticles added to engine oil as a lubricant for piston ring-cylinder liner application. Kinematic viscosity, viscosity index (VI) and dynamic viscosity hav...