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2023
Journal Article
Title

Thickening Properties of Carboxymethyl Cellulose in Aqueous Lubrication

Abstract
Increasingly restricted availability and environmental impact of mineral oils have boosted the interest in sustainable lubrication. In this study, the thickening properties of sodium carboxymethyl celluloses (CMCs) were investigated in order to assess their potential as viscosity modifiers in aqueous gear and bearing fluids. The pressure, temperature and shear dependence of viscosity was studied at different concentrations and molecular weights MW. The tribological properties were investigated at different viscosity grades in both sliding and rolling contact, and compared to rapeseed oil and polyethylene glycol 400. The viscosity of the CMC solutions was adjustable to all application-relevant viscosity grades. Viscosity indices were similar or higher compared to the reference fluids and mineral oil. Temporary and permanent viscosity losses increased with MW. Permanent viscosity loss was highest for high MW
derivatives, up to 70%. The pressure-viscosity coefficients α were low and showed a high dependency on shear and concentration. In rolling contact, low MW CMC showed up to 35% lower friction values compared to high MW, whereas no improvement of lubricating properties was observed in sliding contact. The results suggest that low MW CMC has great potential as bio-based thickener in aqueous lubrication.
Author(s)
Michaelis, Jan Ulrich
Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung IVV  
Kiese, Sandra  
Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung IVV  
Amann, Tobias  
Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik IWM  
Folland, Christopher
Asam, Tobias
Eisner, Peter  
Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung IVV  
Journal
Lubricants  
Open Access
DOI
10.3390/lubricants11030112
10.24406/publica-1066
File(s)
Lubricants_Michaelis_2023_published.pdf (3.04 MB)
Rights
CC BY 4.0: Creative Commons Attribution
Language
English
Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung IVV  
Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik IWM  
Keyword(s)
  • carboxymethyl cellulose

  • viscosity modifier

  • water-containing lubricant

  • water-based lubricant

  • biolubrication aqueous lubrication

  • biopolymer

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