1st Edition

Surfactants in Tribology, Volume 1

Edited By Girma Biresaw, K.L. Mittal Copyright 2010
    480 Pages
    by CRC Press

    486 Pages 14 Color & 264 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Surfactants play a variety of critical roles in tribology. In addition to controlling friction and wear, they also allow for control of a wide range of properties of lubricants, such as emulsification/demulsification, bioresistance, oxidation resistance, and rust/corrosion prevention. This book explains recent advances in the role of surfactants within the purview of tribology, with an emphasis on product development.  

    Includes Theoretical, Experimental, and Technological Advances

    Providing a unique exploration of the nexus between surfactants and tribology, this text represents the cumulative expertise of leading scientists and technologists engaged in the study of surfactants in variegated tribological phenomena. Organized thematically for easy reference, the volume covers—

    ·         Fundamentals of surfactants

    ·         Tribological aspects of micro- and nanodevices, including  micro-patterns of two-dimensional asperity arrays, MEMS, NEMS, and magnetic recording devices

    ·         Self-assembled monolayers and ultra-thin films relevant to tribological phenomena, including aspects of organosilane monolayers, ultrathin self-assembled films, super-hydrophobic films, MoDTC/ZDDP tribofilms, and surfactant-coated copper nanoparticles

    ·         Polymeric and biobased surfactants, covering various tribological aspects related to polymeric gels, elastomers sliding against hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces, agriculture-based amphiphiles, vegetable oils, and biobased greases

    ·         Surfactant adsorption and aggregation relevant to tribological phenomena, such as the design of surfactants for lubrication, aqueous non-ionic surfactant-based lubricants, adsorption and aggregation kinetics, surfactant and polymer nanostructures, a

    General. Tribological Aspects in Microand Nanodevices. Self-Assembled Monolayers and Ultrathin Films: Relevance to Tribological Behavior. Polymeric and Bio-Based Surfactants. Surfactant Adsorption and Aggregation: Relevance to Tribological Phenomena.

    Biography

    Girma Biresaw, K.L. Mittal