Improved tribological performance of TiAlN coatings integrated with carbon nanotube lubricants under solid–liquid composite lubrication

Key Points

• Improved tribological performance is achieved with carbon nanotube lubricants integrated into TiAlN coatings.
• The study highlights a significant reduction in friction coefficients and wear rates during testing.
• This observational analysis under solid-liquid composite lubrication demonstrates enhanced performance metrics.
• The findings suggest that integrating carbon nanotubes may effectively enhance lubrication, but further exploration is warranted.