A novel family of traction fluids deriving from molecular design

Abstract

An investigation has been undertaken into the fundamental molecular design features that may be seen to correlate with high traction coefficients of lubricants operating under elastohydrodynamic conditions. With the assistance of computer-aided molecular mechanics modelling, a novel family of fluids has been designed which display excellent tractional performance. Prospects for the further development of these modelling techniques and also the practical usage of the designed fluids are discussed.