SiO2 nanoparticles effect to the Mahua oil for friction and wear characterization

In this research work, SiO2 nanoparticles were added to the Mahua oil and tribological analysis was done. The SiO2 nanopowder were added to the Mahua oil in different concentrations i.e. 0.3%, 0.9% and 1.5%. The addition of the nanoparticles oil lubricant was done using magnetic stirrer and proper mixing was attained. The reduction in friction was attained at 0.3% and it increases during the addition of 0.9% and 1.5%. The wear of the pin was obtained and maximum wear was obtained at higher concentration of nanoparticles. The Wear scar diameter was also gets minimized at 0.3% addition and after this concentration it was observed more. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Selection and peer-review under responsibility of the scientific committee of the International Conference on Technological Advancements in Materials Science and Manufacturing.