Advances in Lubricant Additives and Tribology

It is understood that hydrogen is going to be the future clean fuel, which can either be used in fuel cells or directly in engines. This will mean that there will be challenges to the lubricant developers to meet the requirements of new engines using hydrogen as fuel, where there would be no soot, no sulphur, and no carbon deposits from fuels. Lubricating base oil technology has changed during the last decade. API group III oils produced through hydro processes and GTL base oils are free from sulphur and nitrogen and have high viscosity index. Therefore the engine oil formulations would have to change considerably in the near future. The use of biodegradable lubricants mainly based on vegetable oils or genetically modified vegetable oils, would increase in the agricultural and forest sector. This book incorporates up-to-date information on these important subjects, which shall enable the readers to understand the dynamics of lubricant additive technology and tribology. The book will be useful to all those engaged in education and research in the field of lubricant additives and lubricants.

Foreword
Preface

Chapter 1 : Lubricant Additives-Present and Future Scenario
Chapter 2 : Classification of Lubricating Base Oils and Additives
Chapter 3 : Lubricants, Lubricant Additives and Tribology
Chapter 4 : Antioxidants and Metal Deactivator
Chapter 5 : Detergents and Dispersants
Chapter 6 : Film Strength, Antiwear and Cxtreme Pressure Additives
Chapter 7 : Organic and Solid Friction Modifiers
Chapter 8 : Polymeric Additives-Viscosity Modifiers, Pour Point Depressants and Tackiness Agents
Chapter 9 : Emulsifiers and Demulsifiers
Chapter 10 : Rust and Corrosion Inhibitors
Chapter 11 : Anti foam Additives
Chapter 12 : Biocides for Lubricants and Fluids
Chapter 13 : Seal Swell Additives$
Chapter 14 : Lubricant Additive Interaction
Chapter 15 : Nanotechnology in Lubricants
Chapter 16 : Additives for Gear and Transmission Oils
Chapter 17 : Additives for Engine Oils
Chapter 18 : Additives for Industrial Lubricants
Chapter 19 : Synthetic Oils and Environment Friendly Bio Based Lubricants
Chapter 20 : Analysis of Additives
Chapter 21 : Subject Index