Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

chapter 1 Tribochemical Reaction of Ionic Liquids as Lubricants on Steel Sliding Surfaces -- chapter 2 Friction of Polyethylene-b-Poly(ethylene glycol) Diblock Copolymers against Model Substrates -- chapter 3 Aqueous Lubrication with Polyelectrolytes -- Toward Engineering Applications -- chapter 4 Use of Polymers in Viscosity Index Modification of Mineral Oils and Pour Point Depression of Vegetable Oils -- section I Ionic Liquids and Polymeric Amphiphiles in Tribology -- chapter 5 Polyethylene Nanotubes Formed by Mechanochemical Fragments and Displaying Positive Charge -- chapter 6 Nanotechnology and Performance Development of Cutting Fluids -- The Enhanced Heat Transfer Capabilities of Nanofluids -- chapter 7 Silver Nanoparticles Colloidal Dispersions -- Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity -- section II Nanomaterials in Tribology -- chapter 8 Correlating Engine Dynamometer Fuel Economy to Time-Dependent Tribological Data in Friction Modifier Studies -- chapter 9 Formation of Tribofilms from Surfactants with Different Degrees of Ethoxylation on Steel Surfaces in the Boundary Lubrication Regime -- chapter 10 Load- and Velocity-Dependent Friction Behavior of Cow Milk Fat -- section III Tribological Applications in Automotive, Petroleum Drilling, and Food -- chapter 11 Test Methods for Testing Biodegradability of Lubricants -- Complete or Not Complete? -- chapter 12 Biosynthesis and Derivatization of Microbial Glycolipids and Their Potential Application in Tribology* -- chapter 13 Biofuels from Vegetable Oils as Alternative Fuels -- Advantages and Disadvantages290 -- chapter 14 Field Pennycress -- A New Oilseed Crop for the Production of Biofuels, Lubricants, and High-Quality Proteins -- chapter 15 Biobased Lubricant Additives -- chapter 16 Assessment of Agricultural Wastes as Biosorbents for Heavy Metal Ions Removal from Wastewater -- section IV Biobased Amphiphilic Materials in Tribology and Related Fields.

"Surfactants play a critical role in Tribology controlling friction, wear, and lubricant properties such as emulsification, demulsification, bioresistance, oxidation resistance, rust prevention and corrosion resistance. This is a critical topic for new materials and devices particularly those built at the nanoscale. This newest volume will address tribological properties of cutting fluids, lubricant performance related to steel surfaces, biolubricants, and novel materials and ways to reduce friction and wear. Scientists from industrial research and development (R&D) organizations and academic research teams in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America will participate in the work."--Provided by publisher.