Research Article

Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles

Volume: 13 Number: 4 October 30, 2025
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Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles

Abstract

Today, advancements in technology across various fields are enhancing the quality, durability, and performance of machine components used in both machinery and vehicles. This evolution necessitates that parts in contact for extended periods can withstand high pressures and temperatures. Lubrication is one of the solutions. Thus, the demand for nano-lubricant additives is rising to improve the performance of lubricants and oils. In this study, bare CuS and Tween 80 (TW)-capped CuS nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized as sulfur-containing lubricant additives using a solvothermal method. The particle sizes of both bare CuS and TW-capped CuS NPs were determined to be spherical, with sizes less than 15 nm. The addition of bare CuS NPs to 5W-30 base oil at a concentration of 0.05 (wt.%) reduced the wear rate by 50.2%, while TW-coated CuS NPs reduced the wear by 32.4%, compared to the base oil under high load level.

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Ethical Statement

This study does not involve human or animal participants. All procedures followed scientific and ethical principles, and all referenced studies are appropriately cited.

Thanks

The author expresses gratitude to İ. Avan and M. Candan for allowing the use of their research laboratory equipment

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Tribology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 30, 2025

Submission Date

July 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 4

APA
Uğur, A. (2025). Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, 13(4), 1719-1731. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1735151
AMA
1.Uğur A. Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles. DUBİTED. 2025;13(4):1719-1731. doi:10.29130/dubited.1735151
Chicago
Uğur, Alper. 2025. “Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 13 (4): 1719-31. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1735151.
EndNote
Uğur A (October 1, 2025) Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 13 4 1719–1731.
IEEE
[1]A. Uğur, “Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles”, DUBİTED, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 1719–1731, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.29130/dubited.1735151.
ISNAD
Uğur, Alper. “Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 13/4 (October 1, 2025): 1719-1731. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1735151.
JAMA
1.Uğur A. Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles. DUBİTED. 2025;13:1719–1731.
MLA
Uğur, Alper. “Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 13, no. 4, Oct. 2025, pp. 1719-31, doi:10.29130/dubited.1735151.
Vancouver
1.Alper Uğur. Tribological Examination of Surface-Modified Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles. DUBİTED. 2025 Oct. 1;13(4):1719-31. doi:10.29130/dubited.1735151