PhD student scholarship in Tribochemistry is available at LTU
An interdisciplinary field of tribochemistry deals with physicochemical processes occurring at the mechanical interfaces such as those found in various lubricated machine components: engines, gears, bearings, clutches, etc. These processes lead to formation on the interacting metal surfaces nanometer thin tribofilms that reduce wear and control friction.
Fundamental understanding and knowledge of these interfacial processes is crucial for the design of high performance machine components and lubricating fluids. Modern lubricants are designed for ferrous materials such as steel. A modern trend towards light weight machinery calls for novel lubricating fluids capable to operate with non-ferrous materials.
The most promising compounds for these applications are ionic liquids, which are low-temperature molten salts. Ionic liquids are composed entirely of ions. A numerous number of cations and anions combinations allows for a design of ionic liquid compounds for any task-specific application.
PhD student scholarship in Tribochemistry
