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FEATURES

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS (STLE MEMBER BONUS CONTENT)
How to pick the right surfactant for the job
There are many variables to consider, including the cleaning process and potential contaminants.

FEATURE
Grease compatibility
Does compatibility impact grease quality, or is it an overstatement?
 

WEBINAR
Advanced hydraulic fluids for improved equipment performance
Research results highlight issues to consider in fluid development and selection. 

MARKET TRENDS

Growing usage of future fuels to transform the marine lubricants industry
The implementation of new norms and decarbonization targets offer challenges—but also opportunities. 
 

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Fundamentals of hydraulics: Pascal’s principle and pump designs
Pump types vary in efficiency, resistance to contamination, pressure limits and other factors, but they all work according to the same principle.
 

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Dr. Huiyuan John Chen
LANXESS’ senior scientist discusses the challenges he encountered to become a leading expert in antioxidant additives technology.
 

TECH BEAT I 

Improving the efficiency of catalytic converters
Placement of platinum atoms in a metal oxide is important in maximizing catalytic activity.

TECH BEAT II 

Conversion of carbon dioxide to ethylene
A new type of catalyst has been developed that produces a five-fold enhancement in selectivity for producing ethylene from carbon dioxide.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Carbon footprint and base oils
Readers share their insights on carbon footprint and base oils.


COLUMNS


PRESIDENT’S REPORT                                         

This is our time


FROM THE EDITOR

Vegetable oils: Food versus industrial uses


HEADQUARTERS REPORT

STLE creates the future

CAREER COACH

Being ghosted by an employer during the interview process

WORLDWIDE

Interference fit