Advanced Lubricants via controlled polymerisation
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Faculty of Engineering
Abstract
Project would be proposed to define which is the vest HB structure to use in lubrication application (semi-blocky or block) by providing greater delivition of their material performance and identifying if there are differences in extending testing related to viscosity build up and or cilm cormation/stabilty that are related to the HB structure. The plan is that the project will therefore contain two elements, which are
a Scale up of the synthesizers of semi-blockly and blocky HB structures synthesised from deviryl benxene (DVB) and laurel methracujlate. This will involve both the optimisation of the digomensation reaction to crease the control agent and the polymerisation to general the HB polymers for testing
conventionally in a large volume reactor
continually flow reactor
b develop synthesis of clean burn lubricants by practising the same chemistry but this monomevs that contain oxygen included monomer structures to reduce carbon deposition during combustion
a Scale up of the synthesizers of semi-blockly and blocky HB structures synthesised from deviryl benxene (DVB) and laurel methracujlate. This will involve both the optimisation of the digomensation reaction to crease the control agent and the polymerisation to general the HB polymers for testing
conventionally in a large volume reactor
continually flow reactor
b develop synthesis of clean burn lubricants by practising the same chemistry but this monomevs that contain oxygen included monomer structures to reduce carbon deposition during combustion
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/S513854/1 | 01/10/2018 | 09/12/2023 | |||
| 1793973 | Studentship | EP/S513854/1 | 01/10/2016 | 31/03/2021 | Sophie Goodwin |
| Description | Polymers with a 'tree-like' structure can be tailored to allow the incorporation of two functionalities (e.g. reduced wear and solubility in engine oil) by using a novel synthesis method.These tree-like structures enable larger quantities of the polymer to be added to a solution before the solution viscosity increases significantly, helping improve additive loading capability, and reducing wear and friction within engines. Additionally, molecules which contain very cyclic sections are better controlled using a non-catalytic, sulphur-containing compound than a metal complex. |
| Exploitation Route | New additives for new environments, e.g.marine, may be developed using similar methodology. The customizable and globular nature of these molecules means they can be used to encapsulate small molecules such as drugs and fragrances, so may be if use in personalised drug delivery, particularly with additive manufacturing. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Chemicals,Healthcare,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |