Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 March 2012

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FEATURES

COMMENTARY

STLE’s Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialist
This certification isn’t easy to get—which is why it’s worth so much.

BEST PRACTICES

Managing a lubricant changeover
Start small, control product compatibility and establish a timeline with proper documentation.

COVER STORY 

The regulatory future of antimicrobial pesticides
While suppliers seek to increase performance, the pressure is on to eliminate key actives.

TECH BEAT I 

Ultra-light metal
Researchers develop the world’s lightest cellular metal with improved mechanical properties.

TECH BEAT II 

Bacterial adhesion on surfaces
The bacterium Caulobacter crescentus applies an adhesive when attached to surfaces through a two-stage process.

TECH BEAT III 

A new type of ultra-stable oil adsorbent
Greater stability may facilitate use in real-world applications.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Work-related book
What work-related book are you reading?

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