Polymeric oil additives for future technologies
Lead Research Organisation:
Queen Mary University of London
Department Name: School of Engineering & Materials Scienc
Abstract
Engine emission targets are a crucial factor for the future design of engine oils and are increasingly driving the need to develop new additive technology. Improved fuel economy can be facilitated by reducing the friction contribution either of the bulk fluid, by lowering the viscosity of the oil, or by improving the friction of the contacting parts via the inclusion of friction modifiers. Therefore, this PhD project will focus on the development of novel macromolecular structures that can be directly applied as an oil additive. The project is co-funded by EPSRC and Infineum UK Ltd
Publications
Drain B
(2019)
Synthetic approaches on conjugation of poly(2-oxazoline)s with vinyl based polymers
in European Polymer Journal
Drain B
(2021)
Solvent Dependency in the Synthesis of Multiblock and Cyclic Poly(2-oxazoline)s
in Macromolecules
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N50953X/1 | 30/09/2016 | 29/09/2021 | |||
| 1928816 | Studentship | EP/N50953X/1 | 30/09/2017 | 30/03/2021 | Ben Drain |
| Title | LUBRICATING OIL ADDITIVES |
| Description | A lubricating oil composition comprising at least 50 percent by mass, based on the mass of the composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 to 25 percent by mass, based on the mass of the composition of a polymer comprising units (a) and one or both units (b) and (c): -N(COR1)(CH2)x- (a) -NH(CH2)y- (b) -N(CH2CH2-k(CH3)k COOR2)(CH2)z (c) where the total number (n) of units (a), (b) and (c) is an integer between 4 and 500; wherein x, y and z are independently 2 or 3; wherein k is zero or 1. The polymer shows good solubility in the lubricating oil and provides friction modification. A method of synthesising a polymer is also disclosed. |
| IP Reference | CA3081390 |
| Protection | Patent application published |
| Year Protection Granted | 2020 |
| Licensed | No |
| Impact | n/a |