Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 January 2015

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FEATURES

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Dr. Robert Carpick
This University of Pennsylvania researcher discusses the potential—and challenges—of nanotechnology for tribological applications.

COMMENTARY

A futurist’s take on technology
Eight trends that will impact our global environment.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

One word: Plastics ― Two words: Hydraulic oil
New technological advances are taking shape to control hydraulic oils used in plastic-injection molding machines.

TECH BEAT I 

Higher-octane gasoline might lead to improved fuel economy
Modeling study shows that an increase in octane number reduces fuel consumption.

TECH BEAT II 

Atomic scale evaluation of lithium-ion batteries
In situ transmission electron microcopy was used to understand how lithium-ions work at the atomic scale.

TECH BEAT III 

High pressure reaction of benzene
The formation of a new solid occurs with benzene reacting in the solid-state.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Undergraduate education and current job
How well did your undergraduate education help you prepare for your current job?

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COLUMNS

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