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Introduction to Liquid Lubricants | Prof. Ashlie Martini | Tribology Webinar

Lubricants are essential in tribology for reducing friction, minimizing wear, and enabling reliable machine operation. In this TriboNet webinar, Professor Ashlie Martini, Chair of Mechanical Engineering at UC Merced and leader of the Martini Research Group, provides an introductory presentation on liquid lubricants for a broad tribology audience. This talk covers the fundamentals of lubricant composition and classification, from base oils to additives and grease thickeners, and explores how emerging technologies—especially electric vehicles (EVs)—are shaping the future of lubricants. Key Topics Covered: The primary functions of liquid lubricants Base oils: biological, mineral, and synthetic Additives: viscosity modifiers, oxidation inhibitors, and boundary additives Grease thickeners and their function Lubricant classification: API groups, SAE grades, and ISO viscosity grades The Viscosity Index and why it matters Sustainable and “green” lubricants Challenges and opportunities in EV lubrication 🔗 Explore more on TriboNet.org: Lubricants and Additives Viscosity in Tribology Grease in Tribology Tribology in Electric Vehicles 👉 Subscribe to the TriboNet YouTube channel for more expert tribology webinars and research insights. Hashtags #Tribology #Lubricants #BaseOils #Additives #Greases #EVTribology #TriboNet YouTube SEO Keywords (Tags) liquid lubricants tribology base oils mineral synthetic biological lubricant additives tribology grease thickeners tribology SAE viscosity grades lubricants viscosity index lubricants sustainable lubricants green oils electric vehicle lubricants tribology Professor Ashlie Martini tribology lubricants webinar tribonet