Researchers at Sunway University in Malaysia have developed and produced graphene-based lubricants to improve automotive and industrial lubricants. Their goal is to commercialize their graphene-based nano-lubricant “Infinoil” within a year, which reduces friction and wear and improves engine efficiency in automotive and industrial applications.

“Engine and machine wear is still a global problem that costs billions of dollars a year. Traditional lubricants that use chemical additives have reached threshold limits in terms of efficiency. To cope with modern engineering lubrication challenges that primarily involve nanoscale friction and thermal performance. Using nanomaterials to find solutions. Since 2007, we have successfully used metals, metal oxides, graphenes and other two-dimensional materials for heat transfer applications. Our current focus is on heat transfer fluids, including nano lubricants. “The researchers said.

‘Infinoil’ nanolubricants reduce wear and remove heat from engine and machine components through several mechanisms at the nanoscale. In November last year, “Infinoil” was tested at the F1 circuit in Sepang, Malaysia. The tested vehicle runs for 24 hours and shows excellent endurance. ‘Infinoil’ was found to be more resistant to degradation than other lubricants used during the competition. “The car needs high-performance lubricants that can withstand extreme conditions. When we explained the technology of our products, the team was happy to test it in pre-match trials and based on the excellent performance during the test, the team decided to choose our products. The actual game product,” the team explained.

Nano-lubricants are reported to meet American Petroleum Institute (API), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. The advantages of nano-lubricants include lower wear and friction;  higher heat transfer capacity;  lower oil price fluctuations;  this ultimately reduces fuel consumption.

The team also tested “Infinoil” in a third-party certification lab for 1000cc, 1800cc and 4-stroke single-cylinder engines for motorcycles.