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Tribology & Lubrication Technology
March 2021


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FEATURES


MARKET TRENDS
COVID-19, IMO 2020 and decarbonization challenges create entry barriers for new entrants
Existing suppliers get some breathing space. 

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Marc Oosterlinck
Whitmore Jet-Lube’s product development leader discusses the importance of grease and how he got into the field.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS
Calculating lubricant viscosity versus temperature
Newer lubricant formulations are forcing manufacturers and their customers into a greater awareness of how far they can push existing standard methods.

WEBINAR

Next generation driveline lubricants for electrified vehicles
Tribology can help improve efficiency and performance in electric and hybrid electric vehicle transmissions.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Metalworking fluids: Update on boundary lubricity additives
Efforts continue to improve the characteristics of this multifunctional additive.

TECH BEAT I 

High-temperature membrane fuel cells
The hydrophobic nature of a new fluorinated polymer facilitates water removal boosting fuel cell performance.

TECH BEAT II 

Preparation of base oils from plastic resins
A heterogenous catalyst based on mesoporous silica was designed to mimic an enzyme active site.

TECH BEAT III

Better performing magnesium batteries
Graphene oxide membrane was used to minimize the presence of a soluble intermediate that can be formed with a new cathodic material.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Condition monitoring
Describe the most significant change in condition monitoring and predictive maintenance that you have seen in the past year.

COLUMNS


PRESIDENT’S REPORT                                         

Blame the lube—that was easy!


FROM THE EDITOR

Rules of thumb


HEADQUARTERS REPORT

Technical education reimagined

PUBLISHER'S PEN

Print and digital

CAREER COACH

Would you make a great remote employee?

WORLDWIDE

Tribology and making biscuits