Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 August 2012

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FEATURES

COMMENTARY

Is natural gas green?
We have another energy opportunity to think through. The answer soon could be motoring up your driveway.

BEST PRACTICES

Using oil analysis data to make lubricant upgrades
This case study shows how developing high-performance products for multiple applications can offer superior economic value.

COVER STORY 

The growth of biobased metalworking fluids
They’re playing an expanded role in protecting the environment and offer superior performance in some applications.

TECH BEAT I 

Comparison of emissions in heavy-duty diesel trucks
New study tested five trucks over a three-year period using a portable emissions measurement system.

TECH BEAT II 

Use of tungsten disulfide nanoparticles as lubricant additives
Nanoparticles form a protective coating through exfoliation that provides better additive performance.

TECH BEAT III 

Influence of friction on protein folding
Researchers examine the effects of internal friction during the protein-folding process.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Mobile apps
How do you think lubrication engineers will be using mobile apps in their jobs 5, 10 or 20 years from now?

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