Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): Regular Issue

Enhanced tribological performance of PLA/CNC composites: A comparison with phenolic resin and nylon

Hsieh, Chia-Feng (Unknown)
Shi, Shih-Chen (Unknown)
Rahmadiawan, Dieter (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2024

Abstract

PLA has been developed to replace plastic because it is degradable. For more advanced applications, more research is needed on PLA. This study investigates the tribological properties of phenolic resin, nylon, and PLA/CNC composites under varying sliding distances and loads. Both phenolic resin and nylon demonstrate exceptional wear resistance and stable friction coefficients. PLA/CNC composites exhibit improved wear resistance, showing a 17% reduction in friction coefficient at a 3 wt.% CNC content. While the wear volume of PLA/CNC composites increases with sliding distance, the addition of CNC enhances PLA’s self-lubricating properties and overall wear resistance. The correlation between dissipated energy and wear volume confirms that higher CNC content significantly improves the durability of PLA. These findings suggest that CNC has considerable potential as an additive to enhance the tribological performance of PLA composites, making it a valuable material for various applications requiring superior wear resistance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jerel

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Education Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Description

The Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer is dedicated as a forum for researchers and lecturers around the world to report the research results. All papers are peer-reviewed by at least two referees. The scope includes technological and learning innovation in engineering (miscellaneous). ...