Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 December 2013

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FEATURES

COMMENTARY

Dinosaur Dentition: The tribology of Jurassic Park
A 65-million-years-old duck-billed herbivore reveals how our science helped life develop.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

Lubricant additives: What degree are they removed by filtration systems?
Several factors indicate that additive removal by filters is nonexistent in properly maintained lubricant systems.

TECH BEAT I 

Increasing water resistance of rough surfaces
A one-atom layer thick graphene coating significantly improves water resistance.

TECH BEAT II 

Identification of a rhodium catalyst intermediate
New research may help to improve the compatibility between catalytic converters and automotive lubricants in the future.

TECH BEAT III 

Preparation of lithium-ion battery anodes using lignin
The new material is low cost, renewable and can be used without a binder or current collector.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Professional highlight
What was your professional highlight of 2013?

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