ENERGY SOURCES, vol.26, no.7, pp.611-625, 2004 (SCI-Expanded)
At the present time, to minimize friction and to control wear in machines elements are used with lubricating oil manufactured by advanced technologies. The high performance of lubricating oils is provided by oil additives. Additives improve the lubricating ability of the base oils by either enhancing the desirable properties, which is already present, or obtaining new properties.