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To investigate how various mechanical, thermal, oxidative, and catalytic factors influence thickener degradation and lubricating performance of greases.

December 8, 2025LubricantsOpen Access

Influence of Thermal, Oxidative, Catalytic, and Mechanical Effects on Thickener Degradation and the Associated Lubricating Performance of Greases

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To investigate how various mechanical, thermal, oxidative, and catalytic factors influence thickener degradation and lubricating performance of greases.
Collaboration between Mannheim University of Applied Sciences and RWTH Aachen University
Analytical methods to evaluate degradation processes
Assessment of thickener structure changes due to mechanical and thermal stress
Mechanical loads and high temperatures directly influence the viscosity of greases
Degradation processes lead to a reduction in yield stress and lubricant performance
Implications for bearing failures in hybrid vehicle powertrains due to grease deterioration

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This research reveals that mechanical and thermal loads affect viscosity and tribology in greases, suggesting implications for bearing functionality in advanced applications.

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Natalia Eurich (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624ce4fa91c937236cd48 https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants13120530

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This research reveals that mechanical and thermal loads affect viscosity and tribology in greases, suggesting implications for bearing functionality in advanced applications.

Influence of Thermal, Oxidative, Catalytic, and Mechanical Effects on Thickener Degradation and the Associated Lubricating Performance of Greases

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Influence of Thermal, Oxidative, Catalytic, and Mechanical Effects on Thickener Degradation and the Associated Lubricating Performance of Greases

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