Tribology of alumina nano composites

Abstract

The rapid development in the field of nano-particles over the past 20 years has driven tremendous advances in the field of nanotechnolgy. While there remains significant interest in the use of nano particles as fillers in polymer materials to enhance mechanical and physical properties, many research efforts are being carried out that focus on precise structures of nano-particles in polymers, including their assembly in arrays and along interfacial boundaries. The objective of this study is two fold 1. Preparation and characterization of alumina nano particles and 2. Tribological behavior of silicon carbide alumina nanocomposite