Hexagonal boron nitride: From fundamentals to applications

S Ali, PM Ismail, M Humayun, M Bououdina - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) stands out for its unique properties and structural similarities
to carbon, making it valuable across fields such as optoelectronics, nanophotonics …

[HTML][HTML] Strategies in the application of nanoadditives to achieve high-performance diesel, biodiesels, and their blends

J Milano, HO Chyuan, ZC Ong, G Ghadyani… - Fuel …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanoparticles are being used as additives for solid and liquid fuels owing to their high
specific surface area (high reactivity) and potential ability to store energy in surfaces. The …

Synergistic performance evaluation of MoS2–hBN hybrid nanoparticles as a tribological additive in diesel-based engine oil

T Nagarajan, N Sridewi, WP Wong, R Walvekar… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
In this study, MoS2–hBN hybrid nanoparticles were synthesized using an advanced
microwave platform for new nanolubricant formulations. The synthesized nanoparticles were …

Tribological analysis of advanced microwave synthesized Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) as anti-friction additives in diesel engine oil for military vehicles

N Thachnatharen, M Khalid, S Shahabuddin… - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
One of the most important method to reduce friction and wear is lubrication which is
important in the automotive industry for energy efficiency, environmental conservation, and …

Effective role of tannic acid in the fabrication of hydrophobic, oleophilic, antibacterial, boron nitride/chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposite for reusable protective clothing …

A Aparna, SD Abhirami, AS Sethulekshmi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Boron Nitride (h-BN) possesses unique qualities like increased thermal conductivity, non-
toxic nature, and environmental friendliness; hence, it is a good reinforcing agent for …

Rapid, one-pot, non-toxic and scalable synthesis of boron nitride nano-onions via lamp ablation

H Zhang, J He, W Zhang, IE Castelli, M Saunders… - Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
We report the generation of boron nitride nano-onions (BNNOs) from pure hexagonal-BN
crystallite powder in vacuum, via a one-pot, non-toxic, catalyst-free, rapid and potentially …

[HTML][HTML] 2D mica as a new additive for nanolubricants with high tribological performance

MJG Guimarey, S Karunarathne, CR Ratwani… - Tribology …, 2024 - Elsevier
This article presents 2D mica nanoplatelets as a novel additive to produce a stable engine
lubricant. The planar structure and excellent mechanical properties of 2D mica contribute …

Graphitic Biocarbon from Agrowaste Biomass: A Sustainable Material of Excellent Lubrication Performance

S Mehta, P Joshi, A Pandey, RN Goswami… - ACS Sustainable …, 2025 - ACS Publications
Sustainable and ecofriendly materials are gaining immense interest in various engineering
applications to minimize environmental footprints. In particular, biomass-derived carbon …

Thermophysical and tribological behaviors of multiwalled carbon nanotubes used as nanolubricant additives

A Elagouz, MKA Ali, H Xianjun… - Surface Topography …, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
This study investigates the thermophysical and tribological characteristics of engine oil (SAE
10W-40) using multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as nanolubricant additives. The …

Surface functionalized 2D MoO3-hBN heterostructure as friction modifiers in boundary lubrication regime

A Krishnan, M Kamaraj, PK Nayak… - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) layered materials, known for their low interlayer shear
strength and high in-plane strength, have promising potential as lubricant additives. Studies …