Tribological evaluation of organic frictional composites filled with various nano- solid lubricants

Incorporation of organic fibers originate from plants in polymer composite is not new as they provide eco-friendly lighter composite and it have gained attention over a period of time because of the specific applications. The augmenting demanded by automotive sectors for wear and frictional areas where the conservation of energy is concerned is expected one with the addition of nano – solid lubricants. Our aim is to highlight the possibility of organic basalt fiber reinforced polymer composites along with three possible combination of nano – solid lubricants like graphite/graphene/ molybdenum disulfide was chosen and to fabricate tribo-materials through hot press technique. The outcome of the tribological tests (by varying load and sliding velocity) indicates that the responses of these three organic fiber based polymer composites have been effectively modified by nano-solid lubricants leading to significant enhancement as tribo materials is highlighted in higher level of load and sliding velocity conditions. In which as an attractive choice of nano – solid lubricants on molybdenum disulfide based brake pad material to replace the practical problems in automotive sector was the key finding. Finally compare the commercially used brake pad wear and frictional performances with responses received from the present research.