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The field of lubricants and lubricant additives is an essential domain within the realm of materials science and engineering, profoundly impacting various industries and technological advancements. Lubricants play a pivotal role in reducing friction, minimizing wear and tear, and ensuring the smooth operation of machinery across diverse applications, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries, amongst others. These substances, ranging from oils to greases, form a critical component in maintaining the longevity and efficiency of moving parts. Moreover, the study of lubricant additives, encompassing a spectrum of chemical compounds, aims to enhance the performance and specific properties of lubricants, such as improving viscosity, thermal stability, and anti-wear characteristics. Exploring the intricacies of lubricants and their additives not only fosters a deeper understanding of frictional mechanisms but also propels innovations that drive efficiency, sustainability, and reliability in various industrial sectors. Reading papers on this topic provides invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of lubrication technologies and their multifaceted applications in optimizing machinery performance and longevity.

1. “Increase Service Life for Rail Wheel Bearings—A Review of Grease Lubrication for This Application”
by Hannes Allmaier
Lubricants 2022, 10(3), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants10030036
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/10/3/36

2. “Synthesis and Frictional Characteristics of Bio-Based Lubricants Obtained from Fatty Acids of Castor Oil”
by Paulo Roberto Campos Flexa Ribeiro Filho, Matheus Rocha do Nascimento, Silvia Shelly Otaviano da Silva, Francisco Murilo Tavares de Luna, Enrique Rodríguez-Castellón and Célio Loureiro Cavalcante, Jr.
Lubricants 2023, 11(2), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants11020057
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/11/2/57

3. “Effect of Base Oil and Thickener on Texture and Flow of Lubricating Greases: Insights from Bulk Rheometry, Optical Microrheology and Electron Microscopy”
by Annika Hodapp, Andreas Conrad, Bernhard Hochstein, Karl-Heinz Jacob and Norbert Willenbacher
Lubricants 2022, 10(4), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants10040055
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/10/4/55

4. “On the Flow Dynamics of Polymer Greases”
by Josep Farré-Lladós, Lars G. Westerberg, Jasmina Casals-Terré, Johan Leckner and René Westbroek
Lubricants 2022, 10(4), 66; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants10040066
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/10/4/66

5. “Rheological and Frictional Properties of Lithium Complex Grease with Graphene Additives”
by Yanshuang Wang, Xudong Gao, Jianghai Lin and Pu Zhang
Lubricants 2022, 10(4), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants10040057
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/10/4/57

6. “Conventional and Recent Advances of Vegetable Oils as Metalworking Fluids (MWFs): A Review”
by Inês S. Afonso, Glauco Nobrega, Rui Lima, José R. Gomes and João E. Ribeiro
Lubricants 2023, 11(4), 160; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants11040160
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/11/4/160

7. “Graphene-Based Nanomaterials as Lubricant Additives: A Review”
by Qiulong Gao, Shuwen Liu, Kaiming Hou, Zhangpeng Li and Jinqing Wang
Lubricants 2022, 10(10), 273; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants10100273
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/10/10/273

8. “Accelerated Thermo-Catalytic Degradation of Perfluoropolyether (PFPE) Lubricants for Space Applications”
by Milena Gleirscher, Archim Wolfberger, Sandra Schlögl, Małgorzata Hołyńska and Andreas Hausberger
Lubricants 2023, 11(2), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants11020081
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/11/2/81

9. “Viscosity Variations and Tribological Performances of Oleylamine-Modified Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles as Mineral Oil Additives”
by Xiaoyu Wang, Huanchen Liu, Qilong Zhao, Xiaobo Wang and Wenjing Lou
Lubricants 2023, 11(3), 149; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants11030149
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/11/3/149

10. “Frictional Properties of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials as an Additive in Liquid Lubricants: Current Challenges and Potential Research Topics”
by Edgar Leonardo Castellanos-Leal, Angel Osuna-Zatarain and Alejandra Garcia-Garcia
Lubricants 2023, 11(3), 137; https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants11030137
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/11/3/137