Enhanced ability of magnesium silicate hydroxide in transforming base oil into amorphous carbon by annealing heat treatment

The morphology, thermal stability, phase composition, chemical groups of nanoparticles were characterized, and appropriate thermal process maintains layered structure and weakens the interlayer interaction of the MSH-AHT400. The tribological performances of MSH-AHT400 as lubricant additive are improved due to the decrease of interlaminar shear strength of nanoparticle. Usage of the as-synthesized nanoparticle leads the formation of a-C tribofilm...