Effects of the Transfer Method and Interfacial Adhesion on the Frictional and Wear Resistance Properties of a Graphene-Coated Polymer.

ABSTRACT: Graphene is a promising candidate used to reduce friction and wear in micro- and nano-device applications owing to its superior mechanical robustness and intrinsic lubrication properties. Herein, we report the frictional and wear resistance properties of a graphene-coated polymer and how they are affected by fabrication processes. The results show that graphene deposited on a polymer substrate effectively improves both frictional and wear resistance properties, and the degree of improvement significantly depends on the graphene transfer method and interfacial adhesion between graphene and the substrate. Dry-transferred graphene showed better improvement than wet-transferred graphene, and the strong adhesion of graphene achieved by imidazole treatment aided the improvement. A combined analy

SUBMITTER: Yallew TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9967740 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature