Tribology & Lubrication Technology
June 2022

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FEATURES
FEATURE (STLE MEMBER BONUS CONTENT)
Nanolubricants come of age
Researchers are continually leveraging properties to uncover best-fit applications for these game-changing formulations.
20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Diana Berman
This assistant professor at the University of North Texas discusses nanostructured materials for tribological applications.

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Ron Yungk
This lubricants chief at Eastman Chemical Co. discusses his career and work in the aviation industry.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS
Storage and handling fundamentals
Consider these best practices before building, redesigning or updating a storage area.

WEBINAR 

Troubleshooting metalworking fluid field problems: Issues and principles
Identifying and solving metalworking fluid problems requires good recordkeeping, maintenance and housekeeping practices—and communication between workers, managers and suppliers.

FEATURE

Safer lubricants for food processing equipment
Food manufacturers and lubricant suppliers build food safety into decisions throughout the lubricant supply chain.

TECH BEAT I 

Effect of electrification of light-duty vehicles on carbon dioxide emissions
BEVs were found to outperform ICEVs and HEVs from an emissions standpoint in greater than 95% of all U.S. counties.

TECH BEAT II 

Carbon dioxide removal using an electrochemical cell
The affinity of the hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cell for carbon dioxide can be used to develop a technology that exclusively is focused on removing this greenhouse gas.

TECH BEAT III 

Emissions reductions using electric motorcycle taxis in Uganda
Researchers developed a model of trips conducted by electric motorcycle taxis through the use of a log of battery swapping and raw GPS data detailing the trips taken.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Lessons learned
Readers share their insights on lessons learned.

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