Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 January 2012

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FEATURES

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Dr. Jack Zakarian
Nicknamed the ‘The Gear Doctor,’ this new-product specialist examines trends involving energy efficiency in the gear-oil industry.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Old meets new at International Joint Tribology Conference
Researchers are unraveling the secrets of materials and processes that have long stumped the lubricants industry.

BEST PRACTICES

Basic lubricant identification in the field
This step-by-step plan reduces the chances of mixing incompatible products.

COVER STORY 

Used-oil analysis for predictive maintenance
An arsenal of techniques allows end-users to safely extend drain intervals—without jeopardizing equipment.

TECH BEAT I 

Self-lubricating omniphobic surface
Researchers develop a synthetic material that is repellent to oil and water.

TECH BEAT II 

Bacteria crack ethanol pipeline steel
These microbes present a major problem in the transportation of ethanol, but a solution is in the works.

TECH BEAT III 

More efficient access to hydrogen as a fuel
A new ruthenium catalyst has been developed to convert ammonia borane to hydrogen.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Professional accomplishment
What was your most significant professional accomplishment in 2011?

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