Tribology & Lubrication Technology
November 2016

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FEATURES

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Mihir Patel
This scientist for Vanderbilt Chemicals shares his three-pronged approach for researching lubricant additive chemistry.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

A Vote for Tribology
STLE’s advocacy for the role of our science has led to the steps of the Capitol Building.

FEATURE ARTICLE

The unvarnished truth about varnish
Nothing good can come of this hard lacquer-like material once it invades lubrication systems. But there is hope for mitigation as well as prevention.

TECH BEAT I 

Sodium polyhydrides: Potential superconductors
Compounds with multiple hydrogens have been prepared for the first time.

TECH BEAT II 

Oxidation-resistant molybdenum boride
There is good potential for MoAlB—not just as a coating but as a bulk material.

TECH BEAT III 

New polymer-based fuel cell
Instead of reducing the cost of the platinum catalyst, researchers focused on increasing the flexibility of fuel cell operation.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Changes from oil analysis provider
What sort of changes would you like to see from your oil analysis provider?

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EVONIK RESOURCE EFFICIENCY 

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Lubrizol's expanded metalworking biocide portfolio

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OIL FILTRATION SYSTEMS 

Varnish contamination in hydraulic & lube oil systems

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COLUMNS

Compatibility of seals with oils...

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