Worldwide energy consumption and concerns about the effect of fossil fuel emissions on the environment are increasing synergistically—instigating the necessity for improved energy efficiencies. To date, petroleum and other liquid fuels constitute the largest source of energy exploited due to their growing demand for the continuously evolving transportation and industrial sectors. Advanced petroleum lubricants reduce engine friction and therefore engine power loss, saving energy and decreasing emissions. These lubricants are typically rheological modifiers that improve performance of heavy equipment operation by allowing stable performance over a wide range of extreme temperatures (-50 to 200 °C). Herein, we report the synthesis and characterizations of macromolecular structures designed to be thermally robust and have long-term chemical/mechanical stability. We have demonstrated potential performance as wear protectant and/or viscosity index improver in selected commercially available conventional motor lubricant oils.

Robust and scalable macromolecular architectures as additives for lubrication oils

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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