Improving the tribological performance of POM through the incorporation of bio-based materialsKneissl, Lucas M. (Avtor) Joffe, Roberts (Avtor) Kalin, Mitjan (Avtor) Emami, Nazanin (Avtor) tribologypolymer compositespolyoxymethylenecellulose fiberswear resistancePolyoxymethylene (POM), an engineering polymer commonly used in tribological applications, is often reinforced with fossil-based fibers such as carbon and/or glass fibers to improve its properties. To find more sustainable solutions, in this study, the tribological performance of POM/short cellulose fiber composites at different sliding conditions is investigated. An improvement in the wear coefficient of roughly 69% is observed at the harshest conditions of 5 MPa and 1 m · s^{−1} with only 10 wt.% cellulose fibers. The friction behavior is furthermore stabilized through fiber addition, as the unfilled polymer did not show a steady state. No signs of thermo-oxidative degradation are found after tribological testing. This study presents promising results for sustainable wear-resistant polymer materials in tribological applications.20242025-05-19 15:05:23Članek v reviji169228sl