journal article·2025-12-02

A rheological study on the relationship between self-assemble structure and thickening capacity of BN-based nanogelator

Yijia Xie, Zhuoli Ding, Xiaodong Hu, Ruochong Zhang, Qi Ding, Xuefeng Xu

Composite Interfaces· Volume 32· Issue 12
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Abstract

The BN-based ultrasonication-responsive nanogelator could gel MACs oil under ultrasonic stimulation, which inhibits creep and promotes homogeneous dispersion of nanomaterials. Morphological characteristics revealed that, in comparison to BTC, BTO with a long-chain urea-based structure can self-assemble into flaky particles with superior flake-to-diameter ratios (FDR), which is ascribed to the strong interactions between the urea-based modifier. Rheological quantification demonstrated that the high-FDR formed by BTO gelator in MACs leads to an enhanced thickening capacity, mechanical strength, and shear-thinning properties of gel lubricant. BTO gel maintained excellent lubrication performance across varying conditions, such as high load and vacuum environment. This might be due to the ultrasonication-responsive performance and higher thickening capacity. Tribological results suggested that the MACs gel formed with BTO gelator may facilitate the further application of MACs base oil in aviation.
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OpenAlex topics: Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications · Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research · Advanced Materials and Mechanics

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Affiliations

Zhejiang University of Technology

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province

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