Effect of SiO 2 Nanoparticles on the Tribological Behavior of Balanites Aegytiaca (Desert date) Oil-Based Biolubricant

In view of the ecological problems associated with the pollution caused by vehicles and the degradation of the ecosystem due to the extensive use of synthetic oil. There is a need to find the fuel that can substitute mineral oil and, in addition, the fuel should be environmentally friendly. Balanites aegyptiaca (Desert date) oil has the potential to be a mineral oil option and is available in abundant quantities. Balanites aegyptiaca oil was used as a lubricant in this investigation to examine its potential for the friction and wear behavior of the contact surfaces. The quantity of nanoparticles to the biolubricant was evaluated on the basis of the previous work. Average load, sliding speed, specific nanoparticle blends and biolubricant are the parameters considered for investigation. The mixture of Balanites aegyptiaca oil and the silicon dioxide nanoparticles was prepared. The variety of silicon dioxide nanoparticles blended with balanites aegyptiaca oil was evaluated for tribological investigation. In the light of the investigation, 0.6% concentration of silicon dioxide nanoparticles demonstrated a crucial increase in the reduction of coefficient of friction (COF), wear rate, and improved surface morphology with synthetic oil correlation. The positive impact was observed when the amount of nanoparticles was added up to 0.6% to the Balanites aegyptiaca oil. The functioning of the BA + 0.6% blend is certainly having a potential impact on energy and natural concern as a lubricant.