ELECTROPOLYMERIZED FILMS FOR LOW-FRICTION MICROACTUATOR BEARINGS

被引:3
作者
GARDNER, JW [1 ]
CHETWYND, DG [1 ]
SMITH, ST [1 ]
HARB, SM [1 ]
YAO, ZQ [1 ]
BARTLETT, PN [1 ]
EASTWICKFIELD, V [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV SOUTHAMPTON,DEPT CHEM,SOUTHAMPTON SO9 5NH,HANTS,ENGLAND
关键词
Miniature bearings;
D O I
10.1016/0924-4247(94)80127-4
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
The application of thin films in low friction bearings is well known but conventional materials (e.g., PTFE or graphite) suffer from poor processability, susceptibility to chemical attack or thermal runaway. In contrast, electrochemically grown conducting polymer films can be readily deposited onto complex surfaces with good thermal properties. The tribological properties of electropolymerized films can also be selected as desired, i.e., a low friction coefficient and a low wear rate; this makes them a promising choice for bearing material in microactuators or other sliding systems.
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页码:300 / 303
页数:4
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