Tribology & Lubrication Technology
April 2024

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FEATURES

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS (STLE MEMBER BONUS CONTENT)
Current market drivers and the future of e-mobility development
Rapidly evolving electric vehicle technology is pushing the lubricant industry to develop new chemistries more quickly than ever.

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Mark Barnes
This senior vice president for Des-Case discusses lubrication and oil analysis.

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Andy Dudelston
This STLE Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialist™ Certification Committee chairman discusses metalworking fluids and updates from the committee.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS 

Transmission fluids
The type of transmission, the OEM and the transmission model are all key to choosing the correct fluid.

WEBINAR 

Tribocorrosion aspects of biomedical implants: Where are we now?
For metallic biomedical implant components, corrosion and wear augment each other in a biological environment.

FEATURE
Friction reduction through surface texturing fluid film bearings
Surface texturing drives advancements in the tailored design of fluid film bearings to deliver targeted performance characteristics.

TECH BEAT I 

Mechanism for formation of aluminum passivation layer
A better understanding of this phenomenon may eventually lead to more effective ways to protect aluminum at pH values above 9.0.

TECH BEAT II 

Feasibility of fuel cell powered trucks to support electric grid
A study was conducted to determine if fuel cell powered trucks parked at vehicle-to-grid hydrogen fuel stations can contribute power to the grid in a cost effective manner.

TECH BEAT III 

Multifunctional ionic liquid: A co-catalyst for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction
Interaction of carbon dioxide gas with an ionic liquid above a copper electrode led to the formation of hydrocarbons.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Robotics
Readers share their insights on robotics.

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