Synergistic Enhancement of the High-Temperature Friction and Wear Behavior of PTFE Matrix Composites with the Addition of CF, PEEK, and TiC
Lin Yuan, Yunxiang Han, Jinming Zhen, Zhengfeng Jia, Ran Zhang · 2024
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Lin Yuan and co-authors blend three fillers into Teflon to make it survive heat and rubbing, in a 2024 paper. PTFE slides well but wears fast, a problem for seals and bearings in planes, cars, and ships. Adding carbon fiber, the hard plastic PEEK, and titanium carbide together cut the wear rate by about tenfold across tests from room heat to 250 degrees.
Friction stayed steady while the surface damage shifted to fatigue and abrasive patterns under the microscope. Each filler plays a role: fibers carry load, PEEK toughens, and carbide resists scratching. The recipe gives engineers a data-backed option for parts that must glide hot and long.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Lin Yuan, Yunxiang Han, Jinming Zhen, Zhengfeng Jia, Ran Zhang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 25 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |