...Xueqin Kang; Chi Yao; Shirong Ge Purpose This paper aims to investigate the effect of simulated body fluid (SBF) on biodegradation and tribological properties of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and UHMWPE stabilized with α-tocopherol. Design/methodology/approach The samples...

...Boshui Chen; Weijiu Huang; Jianhua Fang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the impacts of oleoyl glycine on biodegradation, friction and wear performances of a mineral lubricating oil. Design/methodology/approach The biodegradabilities of a neat oil and its formulations...

...M. Kessler; D.G. Feldmann To develop a new, biodegradable hydraulic fluid, numerous standard and in‐house screening tests are necessary to verify the lubricating properties. It was further determined that evaluation within a hydrostatic transmission, simulating field operating conditions...

...T.W. Dicken Describes the requirements for biodegradability, defines the different terms and lists the various tests used. Outlines how greases can cause pollution. Details the main primary biodegradability test for lubricants and how to formulate greases to optimize breakdown in the environment...

...E.C. Hill; G.C. Hill Discusses the paradox of the desire for petroleum products to resist degradation in use and yet be readily biodegradable as waste products. Offers four suggestions on how to reduce microbial susceptibility in use. © Company 1994 Biodegradation Microbes Petroleum...