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The BP-ICAM is developing new chemistries to deliver new lubricant additives and materials to mitigate wear.
Fuel efficiency is one of the primary drivers of the BP-ICAM research. Engines are getting smaller and working harder, creating greater demands on the lubricant. Developing an enhanced understanding of the behaviour of current additives at the molecular level through BP-ICAM is helping Castrol to remain competitive in the global lubricants market.
A Glimpse into the Future
BP-ICAM researchers at Imperial College London have developed a polymer membrane 10,000 times thinner than a human hair, with the potential to filter substances much faster than commercial membranes.
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BP-ICAM researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign led by Professors Nancy Sottos, Jeffery Moore and the late Scott White have worked with BP to lead the way in the development of novel self-healing and smart coatings. The interdisciplinary team at Illinois have created self-healing polymer materials which not only heal but protect against corrosion, with potential applications for the oil and gas, energy, aerospace, and transport industries.
Developing New Lubricant Additives
Over the past few years, increasing demand for higher fuel efficiency, coupled with the introduction of new materials in engines, has driven demand for a new generation of additives for the lubricants used in the automotive, shipping, and industrial sectors. Work by BP-ICAM scientists is helping BP’s Castrol lubricants brand prepare for this future of ever-evolving legislation and shifting consumer demands, and to create efficient, more sustainable additives.
Six years into the partnership, the BP-ICAM is already delivering real business value to BP and providing solutions to global challenges which have challenged the oil and gas industry for decades. Its cutting edge science and engineering research is being applied to BP’s operations in Upstream and Downstream. BP’s Group Technology business development team is also helping to commercialise the innovation coming out of BP-ICAM. The BP-ICAM aims to remain at the cutting edge of materials science and engineering over the next decade and beyond, with new research areas of particular interest including bio-inspired materials, computer aided materials design and multifunctional smart materials.
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Author Contact Details Alexander Chilton, The BP International Centre for Advanced Materials • Pariser Building, The University of Manchester, M1 7JR • Email:
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