Graphene-Based Lubricants Additives
Makes Life Smoother and More Durable
Graphene-based Lubricant Additives
Graphene-based lubricants use graphene as an additive or a thickener to enhance lubrication by creating a protective layer on surfaces that reduces friction and wear.
These lubricants improve machinery efficiency, extend component life, and can lead to better fuel economy and lower emissions. They are effective in both wet and dry conditions and are particularly valuable for heavy-duty applications like engines and gearboxes due to their wear resistance and thermal stability.
Our Focus
Graphene Solutions is committed to further refining and scaling its innovative additive formulation of graphene within Wax for providing exceptional durability against repeated wear in Surf Boards.
Our focus will be to further formulate Graphene-Based Lubricants that will significantly reduce friction and wear in machinery, improving durability and energy efficiency.
Key areas of focus will include developing them as additives for various lubricants like oils and greases, creating biodegradable options, and optimizing production methods to ensure stable and effective performance in both wet and dry conditions.
- Reduced friction and wear: Graphene creates a thin, protective film on metal surfaces, minimizing contact and wear between them.
- Improved efficiency: Reduced friction leads to more efficient machinery operation.
- Extended component life: Lubricants with graphene reduce wear and tear, which prolongs the lifespan of machine parts.
- Enhanced performance: They improve stability, especially in high-pressure, high-stress environments.
- Increased fuel economy: Lower friction in engines translates to better fuel economy and reduced energy consumption.
- Better heat transfer: Graphene's good thermal conductivity helps dissipate heat, making lubricants safer at higher temperatures.
- Environmental impact: By extending lubricant life and replacing some toxic additives, they can have a positive environmental impact and support decarbonization efforts.
Future Development
Future developments in Graphene-based Lubricants will be focused on improving lubricants formulation, scaling up production, and enhancing efficiency for applications. Research will be ongoing to develop better methods for dispersing graphene uniformly in a base lubricant and to create high-quality, impurity-free graphene, which is essential for consistent performance.
Core areas of focus
- Friction and wear reduction: Graphene's layered structure allows its sheets to slide over each other, creating a lubricating film that protects surfaces from damage and reduces friction. Proper formulated Lubricant Additives can fill in surface irregularities and act as heat sinks.
- Energy efficiency: By minimizing friction, lubricants developed will decrease the energy needed to operate machinery, leading to improved fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions.
- Biodegradable alternatives: There will be strong focus on incorporating graphene into biodegradable lubricants to create high-performance and environmentally friendly options.
- Versatility: Graphene can be used as an additive in a wide range of lubricants, including oils, greases, and waxes, and it works effectively in both wet and dry environments, unlike some traditional solid lubricants and remote areas.