An in-service lubricant encounters heat, air, corrosive agents, pressure, and other factors that cause chemical changes in the oil. Changes in oil chemistry can also impact the lubricant’s ability to ...

The Rheological and Thermochemical Research Lab is currently engaged in air injection experiments, one of which tackles mechanisms of oxidation reactions of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. During ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Using a nanoparticle from corn, a Purdue University scientist has found a way to lengthen the shelf life of many food products and sustain their health benefits. Yuan Yao, an ...

Researchers can make the oxidation reactions used in the synthesis of organic molecules cleaner by hitching photovoltaics to electrochemistry. The idea is simple and yet it has huge implications. To ...

Unless bearings come prelubricated and sealed from the factory, they will periodically need a change of lubricant. How often depends on operating conditions and lubricant type. There are three basic ...