TESTING AND MEASURING Tribological and mechanical Performance of HDPE/SWCNT Nanocomposites as Bearing Material

The current work focuses on improving the tribological properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) reinforced by 0.1-0.4 wt% SWCNT. The nano-composite samples were prepared to the cylindrical shape and subjected to friction and wear tests using pin on disc tribometer.

A renewed interest in nanocomposites using as frictional materials applications has been increased in recent years. Polymers are one of the most widely explored used for bearings materials, nowadays. Many fields have adopted polymers as active materials. These materials have been used in medical, electronic, automobile and other industries.