The influence of various grease compositions and silver nanoparticle additives on electrically induced rolling-element bearing damage

S Bond, RL Jackson, G Mills - Friction, 2024 - Springer
Leakage currents accelerate surface degradation of metal contacts via small scale arcing
across lubricating films, but recent observations suggest that metallic nanoparticle additives …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the Boundaries of Electrically Induced Bearing Damage in Grease-Lubricated Rolling Contacts

JR Janik, S Saha, RL Jackson, G Mills - Lubricants, 2024 - mdpi.com
As public attention is increasingly drawn toward more sustainable transportation methods,
the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the solution is rapidly expanding …

A Statistical Prediction of Electrical Discharge Initiation and Semi-Analytical Transient Mixed Lubrication Model of a Rolling Element

S Saha, JR Janik - Journal of Tribology, 2025 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Despite boasting entirely dissimilar powertrain architectures from their internal combustion
predecessors, electric vehicles still rely heavily on existing mechanical technologies, such …

Rolling Element Damage and the Influence of Test Conditions and Conductive Nanoparticle Grease Additives

JR Janik, S Saha, RL Jackson… - 2024 IEEE 69th Holm …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With a growing emphasis on renewable power generation and sustainable transportation,
the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is expanding rapidly. As a result, ensuring the …

Electrified Mechanical Contact Arcing Surface Damage and Reduction by Silver Nanoparticle Enhanced Greases

S Bond, RL Jackson, G Mills - 2023 IEEE 68th Holm …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Mechanical components most operate reliably for a variety of electrical applications,
including automotive, manufacturing, and renewable energy technologies. Stray or leakage …

Highly Improved Dielectric and Thermal Performance of Polyalphaolefin Oil-Based Fluids Using MgO Nanoparticles

NV Thanh, NTH Ngoc, DM Thuy, LV Tuynh, HH Son… - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polyalphaolefin (PAO) oil is widely used as a dielectric liquid due to its outstanding dielectric
strength, high flash point, good oxidation resistance, and stability. The dispersion of MgO …

Rheological and Electro-Pitting Performance of Electric Vehicle Motor Greases With Various Nanoparticle Greases

S Saha, RL Jackson, G Mills - Journal of Tribology, 2025 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
As the performance and efficiency requirements of electric vehicles (EVs) continue to
expand, the demand for advanced driveline lubricants has grown exponentially. Unlike …

Influence of Ionic Liquids and Ag Nanoparticles as Lubricant Additives on Electrically Induced Bearing Damage

S Saha, J Janik, G Mills, J Qu… - 2024 IEEE 69th Holm …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In electric vehicles and similar applications, leakage currents threaten lubricated bearing
and gear interfaces, leading to significant surface damage such as micro-pitting. This …

Photoresponsive behavior of SPEEK/Cellulose films for oxygen sensing.

S Bond - 2023 - etd.auburn.edu
Illumination of sulfonated poly (ether etherketone)(SPEEK) and cellulose films by 350nm
photons resulted in an efficient redox system. The illuminated films resulted in radicals of …