Tribology & Lubrication Technology
November 2014
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FEATURES
FEATURE ARTICLE
Shale gas and the lubricants market
Natural gas is an appealing energy source, but presents a host of strategic issues for STLE members.
TECH BEAT I
A new type of tattoo
Biofuel cell uses sweat as the fuel source to help power small electronic devices on the human body.
TECH BEAT II
Power generation using pressure-retarded osmosis
The feasibility of producing electricity from a salinity gradient is under study.
TECH BEAT III
Use of copper nanofoams to electrochemically reduce carbon dioxide
A new catalyst converts carbon dioxide to a hydrocarbon derivative not previously seen with other copper species.
SOUNDING BOARD
Career in tribology advice
What advice would you give an engineering or chemistry student who is thinking about pursuing a career in tribology or lubrication engineering?
CMF PLUS
AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
The Power of a Good Story
BIOSYNTHETIC™ TECHNOLOGIES
The Use of Estolides to Produce High Performance Motor Oils
CRODA LUBRICANTS
Leading the Way Naturally
DOVER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
New Sulphurised Additive Offers High Performance and Greener EP Technology
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LUBRICANTS AND FUEL ADDITIVES
Building a Better Food Grade Lubricant
EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL
Synthetic Solutions for Tomorrow’s Lubricants
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid Performance Technology
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
High Performance Acrylic Chemistry for Metal Protection
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
Enhanced Reliability Turbine Oil Additive Technology
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
Leading the Way in Metalworking Emulsifier Technology