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ESR 12: Interaction between DLC and lubricants to develop recyclable low-formulated oils

Objectives: To select green organic and low-SAPS additives for achieving low-friction and low-wear on DLC coatings with recycling possibilities. To understand the tribochemical interactions of the low-formulated oils with DLC surfaces in order to replace conventional, environmentally harmful additives and to achieve the possibility of recycling the oils. To understand the effect of the DLC composition and contact conditions on the tribological performance of low-formulated oils (TOTAL). To design and optimize a green-lubrication concept with low-formulated oils tailored with respect to the DLC composition.

ESR: Mobeen Haneef (Pakistan)

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After completion of the Masters degree I opted for the GreenTRIBOS joint doctoral programme because it is a world leading, competitive, multi university and multi-cultural programme with a strong bonding with the industry focusing on the Green Tribology.

Previous studies:
Bachelor's degree: Bachelor of Materials Engineering with Specialization in Surface Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan
Master's degree: Master of Science in Materials and Surface Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan

PhD double degree at: University of Coimbra & University of Leeds

Expected Results: Friction and wear have traditionally been effectively reduced by using chemically reactive additives, but these additives cannot be as effective on some new materials, like DLC coatings, and also cause harmful emissions to the environment. Additionally, such conventional lubricants need to be changed regularly, without any chance of being re-used, which causes an even larger impact on the environment. This calls for a design of low-formulated oils with decreased emissions as well as recycling possibilities by:

  • Selection of organic and low-SAPS additives with best tribological performance on the DLC coatings and recycling possibilities

  • Understanding the tribochemical interactions of additives and DLC coatings depending on the DLC composition and contact parameters

  • Design of recyclable, low-formulated oils for effective green DLC-tailored lubrication