Tribology & Lubrication Technology
August 2024

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This issue of the digital TLT is sponsored by Acme Hardesty.

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FEATURES

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS (STLE MEMBER BONUS CONTENT)
The science of tribological wear in joint arthroplasty
Tribology plays an important role in improving joint replacement outcomes and addressing causes of implant failure.

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Galina Websky
This senior tribology engineer at Danfoss Power Solutions discusses hydraulic oils and how she grew to love the field of tribology.

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Women in Tribology Panelists
These women expand and follow up on their discussions during the Women in Tribology Panel at the 2024 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Automotive engine oil specifications
Oil grades are defined by global organizations, country-specific bodies and even individual OEM engine oil specifications.

WEBINAR 

Fundamentals of surfactants for metal cleaning applications
These special types of organic molecules are used to adjust physico-chemical properties in cleaner formulations. 

FEATURE 
The trifecta for in-service lubricants: Industry standards, laboratory data and advancements in technology

TECH BEAT I 

Hydrogen production using metal chips
Titanium, nickel and stainless steel metal chips obtained from a local aerospace manufacturer have potential as electrocatalysts.

TECH BEAT II 

Non-Newtonian fluid behavior explained by stress-activated friction
In contrast to most fluids, non-Newtonian fluids thicken upon application of stress.

TECH BEAT III 

Potential for storing hydrogen underground
Researchers used low field nuclear magnetic resonance to evaluate the potential for hydrogen to adsorb on two earth materials, sandstone and shale.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Lithium grease
Readers share their insights on lithium grease.

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