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Research Article | Open Access | Online First

Controlling interfacial lubrication: Modulating MXene-based hydrogel properties with near-infrared light

Nan Zhao1Guoqiang Liu1( )Pengxi Wu1Jinglun Guo1Xuqing Liu1 ( )Feng Zhou1,2 ( )Weimin Liu1,2
Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China
State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Stimulus-responsive polymers have steadily grown in significance over the past few decades, with extensive research dedicated to the intelligent design of friction materials inspired by natural processes. In this study, we introduce a hydrogel system, CS-MXene@P(AAc-CaAc-co-HEMA-Br)@PSPMA (M-PAAc@PSPMA), that adeptly modulates its modulus across temperature variations, subsequently influencing the interface friction coefficient. The integration of CS-MXene as a photothermal agent facilitates interface temperature modulation under near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation. By manipulating the temperature, the modulus of the P(AAc-CaAc-co-HEMA-Br) hydrogel can be effectively regulated. Moreover, the poly(3-sulfopropyl methacrylate potassium) (PSPMA) polyelectrolyte brush further refines the lubricating attributes of the system. Under ambient conditions, the hydrogel is characterized by a low modulus, heightened flexibility, diminished strength, and a friction coefficient of approximately 0.24. In contrast, under NIR irradiation, the modulus, hardness, and strength of the hydrogel increased, and the friction coefficient decreased to approximately 0.1. This innovative hydrogel system offers advanced friction control by modulating its modulus, setting a precedent for the future development of intelligent lubricant hydrogels, interface detection, and regulated transmission.

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Zhao N, Liu G, Wu P, et al. Controlling interfacial lubrication: Modulating MXene-based hydrogel properties with near-infrared light. Friction, 2024, https://doi.org/10.26599/FRICT.2025.9440915

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Received: 12 January 2024
Revised: 26 February 2024
Accepted: 14 April 2024
Published: 09 December 2024
© The Author(s) 2025.

This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

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