THE EFFECT OF MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE NANOPARTICLES AND SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE ADDITION TOWARDS WEAR PROTECTION PROPERTIES FROM THE SAE 10W-30 STANDARD LUBRICANTS

Résumé

The use of modified lubricants on the engine could lead to the efficiency of energy use. This research aimed to
investigate the effect of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoparticles and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) addition to
the SAE-10W-30 standard lubricant that is formulated from three basic oils (HVI-60, HVI-95, and Yubase-8). The
preparation of SAE-10W-30 standard lubricants was performed by mixing the three basic lubricants in a beaker
glass, followed by a stirring process with a speed of 330 rpm at 50oC for 60 minutes. MoS2 nanoparticles and SDS
were added to the mixture with varying concentrations of optimum concentrations of 0.1% wt and 0.2% wt
respectively.