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Nanotechnology provides lubrication boost

An Apnano Materials product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Mar 28, 2008

ApNano Materials' fullerenes are particles of tungsten disulfide (WS2) that have a structure of nested spheres, which lubricate mainly by rolling like miniature ball bearings.

The pan-European Foremost consortium has completed the development of its first composite coating, based on ApNano Materials' nanoparticles.

The new coating is being considered for plating parts to achieve improved efficiency, reduced emissions and extended lifetimes in harsh conditions.

The coating developed by Foremost has better lubricating properties than several commercially available coatings tested under the same conditions, lasting tens of thousands cycles longer.

Foremost is funded by the European Union's Sixth Framework Programme for Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences, Knowledge-based Multifunctional Materials and New Production Processes and Devices.

Foremost aims to provide improved coatings and lubricants to significantly reduce friction and wear in order to save energy, extend operating lifetimes, reduce maintenance and reduce the environmental impact of machines and automobiles.

Foremost's 31 members include EADS, Renault-Nissan, Fuchs, Rolls Royce and IonBond.

ApNano Materials' fullerenes are particles of tungsten disulfide (WS2) that have a structure of nested spheres, called inorganic fullerenes, which lubricate mainly by rolling like miniature ball bearings.

When used as an additive to liquid oil or grease, the nanoparticles significantly enhance the lubricating properties of the oil or grease.

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