@inproceedings{d84af988ec0745f2bcf2c8e7f80ce562,
title = "A critical assessment of tribopolymerization as an antiwear mechanism",
abstract = "Tribopolymerization is the planned, intentional, and continuous formation of protective polymeric films on tribological surfaces by the use of minor concentrations of selected monomers capable of forming polymer films in situ by polycondensation or addition polymerization. The approach involves the design of molecules which will form polymeric surface films in critical regions of boundary lubrication. A discussion on tribopolymerization as an antiwear mechanism covers key fundamental research on the topic of tribopolymerization; an important class of antiwear compounds, i.e., partial esters of long-chain dimer acids and short-chain glycols (extremely effective as jet fuel lubricity additives and in reducing automotive engine valve train wear); environmental issues; and future plans for fundamental research on tribopolymerization, including theoretical and experimental studies to examine the roles of surface temperature, triboelectron emission, and catalysis on surface polymerization. This is an abstract presented at the World Tribology Congress III (Washington, DC 9/12-16/2005).",
keywords = "Antiwear additives, Tribopolymerization",
author = "Furey, {Michael J.} and Czeslaw Kajdas and Molina, {Gustavo J.} and Brian Vick",
year = "2005",
language = "English",
isbn = "079183767X",
series = "Proceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - WTC 2005",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - WTC 2005",
note = "2005 World Tribology Congress III ; Conference date: 12-09-2005 Through 16-09-2005",
}