Abstract: An engine oil additive includes carbon nanotubes and boron nitride particulates dispersed within a fluid. The additive is configured to be mixed with a quantity of oil such that the quantity of oil has a concentration from 0.05 to 0.5 grams of carbon nanotubes and of boron nitride particulates per quart of oil to improve the lubricity of the oil. The additive improves the horsepower and torque of the engine while reducing fuel consumption. The carbon nanotubes have an —OH functionalized exterior surface. The carbon nanotubes have a diameter from 1 nanometer to 50 nanometers and have a length from 1 micron to 1000 microns. The boron nitride particulates are hex-boron nitride structures having an average size from 30 nanometers to 500 nanometers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermally conductive composition in which the flexibility of the thermally conductive composition is not impaired, and even when cured into a thermally conductive molded body, good bendability, an excellent handling property, and excellent thermal conductivity are exhibited, and provides a molded body of the thermally conductive composition. A thermally conductive composition, in which a thermally conductive filler is contained in a polymer matrix, includes a methyl phenyl silicone, characterized in that the thermally conductive filler has an average particle size of 10 to 100 ?m, the content of the thermally conductive filler in the thermally conductive composition is 70% to 90% by volume, and 30% to 80% by volume of the thermally conductive filler has a particle size of 40 ?m or more. A thermally conductive molded body is formed of a cured body of the thermally conductive composition.

Abstract: A coating composition for forming a coating film including particles and a resin binder is so configured that a content of the particles in the coating film is more than 30 vol%, the coating composition includes the particles, a raw resin of the resin binder, and a solvent, and a ratio V/D is 2.5 or less, where V is a volatilization rate (g/m2·s) of the solvent, and D is a diffusion coefficient (10?9 m2/s) of the solvent in the coating composition.

Abstract: Provided are a heat-dissipation fluid composition, a method of preparing the heat-dissipation fluid composition, and a battery module and battery pack including the heat-dissipation fluid composition. The heat-dissipation fluid composition can include 100 parts by weight of a nonconductive oil; 1 to 30 parts by weight of thermally conductive inorganic particles; and 1 to 30 parts by weight of an inorganic precipitation inhibitor, wherein a viscosity at 20° C. and 50 rpm is 850 cP or more, and a viscosity at 30° C. and 50 rpm is 750 cP or less. The heat-dissipation fluid composition exhibits excellent electrical insulating properties and thermal conductivity and, especially, excellent heat dissipation performance even after long-term use because thermally conductive inorganic particles are not permanently precipitated during use.

Abstract: A method for forming a lubrication material using self-dispersed crumpled graphene balls as additives in a lubricant base fluid for friction and wear reduction. The lubricant base fluid may be, for example, a polyalphaolefin type-4 (PAO4) oil. After the crumpled graphene balls are added as additives in the lubricant base fluid, the lubricant base fluid with the additives are sonicated for a sonicating time period, so that the crumpled graphene balls are self-dispersed in the lubricant base fluid to improve friction and wear properties of the lubricant base fluid. In some cases, a dispersing agent, such as Triethoxysilane, may be added in the lubricant base fluid to enhance stability of dispersion of the crumpled graphene balls in the lubricant base fluid. The crumpled graphene balls may stay stably dispersed in the lubricant base fluid between a lower temperature (such as ?15° C.) to a higher temperature (such as 90° C.).

Abstract: The invention provides a grease composition containing a base oil, a thickener and a rust inhibitor, characterized in that the rust inhibitor includes an organic sulfonate and a fatty acid amine salt. The grease composition of the invention exhibits excellent rust preventing characteristics and causes little damage to the environment.

Abstract: A wear resistant lubricious composite includes a synthetic resin binder, a plurality of transfer film forming particles, and a plurality of hard nanoparticles. The hard nanoparticles are selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metal carbides and metal nitride nanoparticles. A method of forming wear resistant lubricious composite articles includes the steps of providing a liquid phase synthetic resin precursor, adding a plurality of transfer film forming particles and a plurality of hard nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of metal oxide, metal carbide and metal nitride nanoparticles to the resin precursor to form a mixture, adding a hardener to the mixture, and curing the mixture.

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone grease composition comprising at least the following components: (A) an organopolysiloxane which is liquid at 25° C. and is represented by the following average compositional formula: R1aSiO(4-a)/2, where, R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group; and “a” is a number ranging from 1.8 to 2.2; (B) a thermally conductive filler composed of constituents (B1) to (B3) given below, wherein: constituent (B1) is spherical aluminum oxide powder with an average particle diameter ranging from 15 to 55 ?m; constituent (B2) is spherical aluminum oxide powder with an average particle diameter ranging from 2 to 10 ?m; constituent (B3) is aluminum oxide powder with an average particle size not exceeding 1 ?m; and (C) an alkoxysilyl-containing organopolysiloxane. The composition, along with high thermal conductivity, possesses excellent handleability and low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A durable anti-wear coating for friction assemblies, a method of making the same and a method of using the same is provided. The method of use results in the formation of an anti-wear coating and selective carbonization of any ferrous surfaces by impregnating the surface layer with carbon, and makes it possible to selectively optimize the clearances between any bearing surface (ferrous or nonferrous). The method may take place during the standard operating process of the mechanism, without disassembly or with only partial disassembly.

Abstract: A thermally conductive grease includes a carrier oil, at least one dispersant, and thermally conductive particles. The thermally conductive particles have a D50 (Vol. Average) particle size of no greater than about 11 microns and the thermally conductive particles in the thermally conductive grease contain less than 3% by volume of particles having a particle size of 0.7 microns or less, based on the total volume of thermally conductive particles in the thermally conductive grease.

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone grease composition comprising at least the following components: an organopolysiloxane (A) represented by the following general formula: [wherein R1 designates identical or different univalent hydrocarbon groups; X designates identical or different univalent hydrocarbon groups or alkoxysilyl-containing groups of the following general formula: —R2—SiR1a(OR3)(3-a) (wherein R1 designates the previously mentioned groups; R2 designates oxygen atoms or alkylene groups; R3 designates alkyl groups; and ‘a’ is an integer ranging from 0 to 2); and ‘m’ and ‘n’ are integers equal to or greater than 0, respectively]; a thermally conductive filler (B); and an organopolysiloxane (C) having silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms on both molecular terminals and in the molecular chains; is characterized by excellent resistance to heat and reduced oil bleeding.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a biodegradable grease composition. The grease composition comprises the reaction product of a dispersion of metal oxide and/or hydroxide particulates with at least one animal or vegetable oil. The dispersion comprises an organic medium and has a water content of up to about 0.5% by weight water. The particulates have a mean particle size up to about 15 microns. A process for making a grease composition using a dispersion of metal oxide and/or hydroxide particulates is disclosed.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer composite comprising at least one fluoropolymer and particulate filler material is formed using a slurry process, in which the particulate filler material is first dispersed in a polar organic liquid, which is then combined with a suitable particulate fluoropolymer. The combination is dried to form a composite powder material. The composite powder material, with optional addition of another fluoropolymer, is processed to form a fluoropolymer composite body. The process can be carried out with either melt-processible or non-melt-processible fluoropolymers.

Abstract: Lubricant fluid compositions which include a base oil fluid medium which contains thermally conductive filler particles and a thixotropic shear thinning viscosifier. The shear thinning viscosifier allows the particles to be suspended within the lubricant fluid composition when at rest.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating comprising at least one molybdenum-containing layer having molybdenum oxide, said molybdenum being essentially molybdenum monoxide. The invention further relates to a PVD process for producing the disclosed coating, in which the layer comprising the molybdenum monoxide is produced using arc evaporation. The invention also relates to a component that has said coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to lubricating compositions and methods for producing same. The lubricating composition comprises a lubricating medium and the product of dehydration of natural minerals or a mixture of natural minerals, or of synthesized hydrates. The dehydration product contains the oxides MgO and/or SiO2 and/or Al2O3 and/or CaO and/or Fe2O3 and/or K2O and/or Na2O and has a particle size in a range of 100-100000 nm. The method for producing the lubricating composition comprises a step in which hydrates of metal and/or non-metal oxides are dehydrated at a temperature of from 300 to 1200° C., a step in which the dehydration product is stabilized by being kept at a temperature of from 700 to 1200° C. for a period of 1 to 3 hours, and a step in which the resultant product is mixed with a lubricating medium.

Abstract: The lubricating oil composition contains a base oil, a phosphate ester derivative represented by a formula (1) below and a zinc compound. An element ratio (Zn/P) between zinc (Zn) and phosphorus (P) in the lubricating oil composition is 0.55 or more at a mole ratio. In the formula, Y represents S (sulfur) or O (oxygen); R1 represents an organic group having 4 to 24 carbon atoms; R2 represents a divalent organic group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and n represents an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: A lubricant composition, which is low in friction, does not have an attacking property against polyamide resin, etc., is excellent in heat resistance, and especially does not undergo deterioration or loss of the respective characteristics in a short term when used under a high temperature environment, is provided along with a speed reduction gear and an electric power steering apparatus that use the lubricant composition. The lubricant composition has blended therein a synthetic hydrocarbon oil, a urea thickener, zinc stearate, and a sulfur-based antioxidant. A speed reduction gear has a portion of engagement of a small gear and a large gear filled with the lubricant composition. In an electric power steering apparatus, an output of a steering assisting electric motor is speed reduced and transmitted to a steering mechanism via the speed reduction gear.

Abstract: A composition that includes solid lubricant nanoparticles and an organic medium is disclosed. Also disclosed are nanoparticles that include layered materials. A method of producing a nanoparticle by milling layered materials is provided. Also disclosed is a method of making a lubricant, the method including milling layered materials to form nanoparticles and incorporating the nanoparticles into a base to form a lubricant.

Abstract: A PTFE-based composite material includes a PTFE major phase filled with a metal oxide minor phase. The major phase is intermixed with the metal oxide minor phase, wherein the minor phase includes a plurality of irregularly shaped metal oxide nanoparticles. The irregularly shaped nanoparticles provide substantial reductions in steady state wear rate over otherwise similar nanocomposites. The metal oxide can comprise aluminum oxide.

Abstract: Processes for the manufacture of metal complex grease compositions are provided. In one embodiment, the process comprises: preparing a slurry comprising a base oil, water, a metal base and a complexing agent, wherein the weight ratio of water:solid in the slurry is in the range of from 0.15:1 to 1.5:1; applying shear to the slurry; adding a C10-C24 saturated or unsaturated fatty acid or derivative thereof to effect a saponification reaction; removing water from the saponified product; heating the saponified product at a temperature in the range of from 190 to 230° C.; and subsequently cooling the product to a temperature in the range of from 200 to 150° C. to form the metal complex grease composition.

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone grease composition comprising at least the following components: (A) an organopolysiloxane which is liquid at 25° C. and is represented by the following average compositional formula: R1aSiO(4-a)/2, where, R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group; and “a” is a number ranging from 1.8 to 2.2; (B) a thermally conductive filler composed of constituents (B1) to (B3) given below, wherein: constituent (B1) is spherical aluminum oxide powder with an average particle diameter ranging from 15 to 55 ?m; constituent (B2) is spherical aluminum oxide powder with an average particle diameter ranging from 2 to 10 ?m; constituent (B3) is aluminum oxide powder with an average particle size not exceeding 1 ?m; and (C) an alkoxysilyl-containing organopolysiloxane. The composition, along with high thermal conductivity, possesses excellent handleability and low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition for reducing a friction coefficient adjacent to the surface of being subjected to lubrication. In particular, the present invention provides nanoporous particles capable of being dispersed in a lubricating oil composition comprising base oil having a lubricant viscosity. Since the nanoporous particles having nano-sized, oil soluble pores according to the present invention reduces a friction coefficient, and in the long term, gradually releases an effective ingredient, the lubricating oil composition comprising the same of the present invention can act as a reducing agent for reducing friction for a long period of time, and thereby, exhibit excellent lubricant effects.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for epoxy resin composites, methods of making the epoxy nanocomposites, methods of using the nanocomposites, articles, methods of using articles, and the like.

Abstract: A concentrate for producing a cooling and release agent for reusable casting dies such as a steel casting die, or a cooling and lubricating agent for machining with an active substance dissolved in water. The concentrate comprises 10 to 50 wt.-% of a protein based on the weight of the concentrate.

Abstract: Lubricating varnish for coating a metal component or applied to a metal component, including a base coat as a matrix and at least one lubricant. At least one antiwear agent (5) is additionally included.

Abstract: The present invention provides a grease composition for use in a constant velocity joint, which is excellent in the resistance to flaking. The grease composition comprises the following components (a) to (d): (a) a base oil; (b) a thickener; (c) an organic molybdenum compound; and (d) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of oxides of divalent typical metals having a Mohs hardness lower than that of the steel and compounds of the foregoing divalent typical metals, which can immediately be converted into the corresponding oxides of these metals having a Mohs hardness lower than that of the steel under the boundary lubrication conditions. In particular, the present invention relates to a grease composition for use in a constant velocity joint, wherein the component (d) is zinc oxide or zinc carbonate and wherein the component (c) is molybdenum dithiocarbamate.

Abstract: An iron-based powder metallurgical composition is provided comprising an iron or iron-based powder and composite lubricant particles, with the composite lubricant particles comprising a core of 10-60% by weight of at least one primary fatty acid amide having more than 18 and not more than 24 carbon atoms and 40-90% by weight of at least one fatty acid bisamide, with the core having nanoparticles of at least one metal oxide adhered thereon. Further provided is a particulate composite lubricant as well as a method of preparing such lubricant.

Abstract: A combination nano and microparticle treatment for engines enhances fuel efficiency and life duration and reduces exhaust emissions. The nanoparticles are chosen from a class of hard materials, preferably alumina, silica, ceria, titania, diamond, cubic boron nitride, and molybdenum oxide. The microparticles are chosen from a class of materials of layered structures, preferably graphite, hexagonal boron nitride, magnesium silicates (talc) and molybdenum disulphide. The nano-micro combination can be chosen from the same materials. This group of materials includes zinc oxide, copper oxide, molybdenum oxide, graphite, talc, and hexagonal boron nitride. The ratio of nano to micro in the proposed combination varies with the engine characteristics and driving conditions. A laser synthesis method can be used to disperse nanoparticles in engine oil or other compatible medium.

Abstract: A process for reduction of friction of a surface comprising the application to the surface of a coating composition comprising particles in a resin binder, characterised in that the particles are ceramic particles having a bimodal particle size distribution in which 15 to 75% by volume of the particles have a particle size in the range 10 to 250 nm and 25 to 85% by volume of the particles have a particle size in the range 3 to 25 ?m, at least 90% by volume of the ceramic particles having particle size in the stated ranges. The process may be preceded with coating the surface with a corrosion inhibiting coating comprising aluminium particles and/or zinc particles in a silicate or organic titanate binder.

Abstract: Spray material for thermally coating a substrate, a thermal spray layer, and a cylinder for a reciprocating piston combustion engine coated with the thermal spray layer. The spray material includes a solid lubricant of ZnO. A volume fraction of ZnO in the spray material lies in a range from 0.1% to 15% of the volume of the spray material.

Abstract: A wear resistant lubricious composite includes a synthetic resin binder, a plurality of transfer film forming particles, and a plurality of hard nanoparticles. The hard nanoparticles are selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metal carbides and metal nitride nanoparticles. A method of forming wear resistant lubricious composite articles includes the steps of providing a liquid phase synthetic resin precursor, adding a plurality of transfer film forming particles and a plurality of hard nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of metal oxide, metal carbide and metal nitride nanoparticles to the resin precursor to form a mixture, adding a hardener to the mixture, and curing the mixture.

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone grease composition comprising at least the following components: an organopolysiloxane (A) represented by the following general formula: [wherein R1 designates identical or different univalent hydrocarbon groups; X designates identical or different univalent hydrocarbon groups or alkoxysilyl-containing groups of the following general formula: —R2—SiR1a(OR3)(3-a) (wherein R1 designates the previously mentioned groups; R2 designates oxygen atoms or alkylene groups; R3 designates alkyl groups; and ‘a’ is an integer ranging from 0 to 2); and ‘m’ and ‘n’ are integers equal to or greater than 0, respectively]; a thermally conductive filler (B); and an organopolysiloxane (C) having silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms on both molecular terminals and in the molecular chains; is characterized by excellent resistance to heat and reduced oil bleeding.

Abstract: A substrate having an anti-adhesive coating thereon. The coating is made from a coating composition comprising solid particles of a release agent different from boron nitride and a binder comprising surface-modified nanoscale solid particles.

Abstract: An anti-seize composition includes lubricating solids and at least one of a material selected from a grease and an oil. The lubricating solids include at least 15 weight percent of nano-sized lubricating solid particles. The nano-sized lubricating solid particles each have at least one dimension, on average, of less than 500 nm.

Abstract: There is provided a lubricant composition which includes: a first particle having a spherical shape having a diameter of 1 to 300 nm, having a Mohs hardness of 5 or more, at an amount of 0.01 to 40 weight %; and a second particle, having a diameter of 500 nm to 50 ?m, having a Brinell hardness of 17 HB or less, at an amount of 0.01 to 40 weight %. The lubricant composition can form a bearing structure when the lubricant composition is subjected to an extreme pressure. The second particles are deformed into a retainer for the first particle.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermally conductive greases that may contain carrier oil(s), dispersant(s), and thermally conductive particles, wherein the thermally conductive particles are a mixture of at least three distributions of thermally conductive particles, each of the at least three distributions of thermally conductive particles having an average (D50) particle size which differs from the other average particle sizes by at least a factor of five. The thermally conductive greases of the invention exhibit desirable rheological behavior during installation/application and during use of devices involving these materials.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for manufacturing a lubricant composition comprising combining a superabsorbent polymer with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in water and may comprise a polymer of acrylic acid, an acrylic ester, acrylonitrile or acrylamide, including co-polymers thereof or starch graft co-polymers thereof or mixtures thereof. A product produced by the process includes the material for decreasing friction comprising a petroleum lubricant containing an additive, water containing an additive, synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant, wherein the synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant optionally contain an additive. A process comprising controlling the delivery of a lubricant to at least one of two moving surfaces in order to decrease friction between said moving surfaces, is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electric submersible motor is provided that includes a plurality of rotors and bearings mounted on a shaft, and a stator external to said rotors. A running clearance is located between an inner diameter of the stator and external diameter of the rotors, and includes a lubricating oil that includes a base hydrocarbon oil and a plurality of nanoparticles. Also provided is an improved lubricant oil and method of preparation thereof are provided. The lubricant oil includes a hydrocarbon containing base oil and a plurality of nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may be present in an amount up to 30% by volume.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for thermal conduction interfacing. The system for thermal conduction interfacing is provided with a first layer formed substantially of a pliable thermally conductive material. The system includes a second layer formed substantially of a pliable thermally conductive material and coupled at the edges to the first layer forming a pliable packet, wherein the first layer and the second layer conform to a set of thermal interface surfaces. Additionally, the system includes a plurality of thermally conductive particles disposed within the packet, wherein thermal energy is transferred from the first layer to the second layer through the thermally conductive particles. Beneficially, such a system would provide effective thermal coupling between a heat generating device and a heat dissipating device. Additionally, the system would be modular, reusable, and easy to install or replace without a significant mess.

Abstract: A thin adhesive lubricating composition that can cover at least one thread and a screwing abutment of a threaded element of a component of a tubular threaded joint. The screwing abutment can bear against another abutment of another component of the tubular threaded joint in a terminal make up phase. The lubricating composition includes a matrix in which there is dispersed at least one braking additive selected to impart thereto, in addition to lubrication, a coefficient of friction to make it possible to obtain a torque on shoulder resistance value at least equal to a threshold value.

Abstract: The lubricating oil composition contains a base oil, a phosphate ester derivative represented by a formula (1) below and a zinc compound. An element ratio (Zn/P) between zinc (Zn) and phosphorus (P) in the lubricating oil composition is 0.55 or more at a mole ratio. In the formula, Y represents S (sulfur) or O (oxygen); R1 represents an organic group having 4 to 24 carbon atoms; R2 represents a divalent organic group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and n represents an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is disclosed comprising a superabsorbent polymer combined with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in water and may comprise a polymer of acrylic acid, an acrylic ester, acrylonitrile or acrylamide, including co-polymers thereof or starch graft co-polymers thereof or mixtures thereof. In the composition, the material for decreasing friction comprises a petroleum lubricant containing an additive, water containing an additive, synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant, wherein the synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant optionally contain an additive.

Abstract: A composition includes (i) a matrix, (ii) a filler, and (iii) a filler treating agent; where the filler treating agent comprises a polyorganosiloxane capable of hydrogen bonding. The filler treating agent can be a saccharide-siloxane polymer, an amino-functional polyorganosiloxane, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a grease showing low thermal resistance, which is not significantly deteriorated by a heat cycle, particularly, a grease suitable as a thermally conductive material for heat-generating electronic components. A grease containing one type or at least two types of thermally conductive material powder selected from the group consisting of a thermally conductive material (A), a thermally conductive material (B) and a thermally conductive material (C), wherein the particle size distribution of the thermally conductive material powder measured by a laser diffraction type particle size distribution method, has population peaks in the ranges of from 2.0 to 10 ?m, from 1.0 to 1.9 ?m and from 0.1 to 0.9 ?m, respectively, and the grease contains a base oil having a surface tension of from 25 to 40 dyn/cm at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for preparing a hydrophobic fluid containing metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed therein such as heat transfer fluids or lubricant fluids, including introducing an alkaline aqueous solution (aqueous phase) and an organic solution of an organic acid metal salt (hydrophobic phase) into a rotating packed bed, the two solutions flowing radially through the rotating packed bed under a great centrifugal force, so that the aqueous phase and the hydrophobic phase contact with each other, reactants in the two phases undergo reactions at the interface of the two phases rapidly, and thus metal oxide nanoparticles are formed. The metal oxide nanoparticles stably dispersed in the hydrophobic phase, which is nanofluid.

Abstract: An anti-seizure agent for hot steel working that exhibits excellent wettability and surface film-adherability comprises: an inorganic component (first component); sodium hydroxide (second component); water-soluble resins and/or water-soluble surfactants (third component); and water. With the mass of the sum of the first component, the second component, and the third component as 100 mass %, the anti-seizure agent contains: 96.5 mass % or more and 99.98 mass % or less of the first component; 0.01 mass % or more and 2.0 mass % or less of the second component; and 0.01 mass % or more and 1.5 mass % or less of the third component, and the inorganic component is one or more selected from a group consisting of Al2O3, SiO2, CaO, B2O3, K2O, and Na2O. A coating layer formed after application solidly adheres to the steel and does not come off in the environment of both cold and hot working.

Abstract: To solve the problem to provide for a new grease composition giving low wear and low friction primarily to constant velocity joints, a grease composition is suggested comprising a) a base oil composition; and b) 0.25% by weight to 5% by weight of at least one tri-nuclear molybdenum corn pound of the formula Mo3SkLnQz wherein L are independently selected ligands having organo groups with a sufficient number of carbon atoms to render the compound soluble or dispersible in the oil, n is from 1 to 4, k varies from 4 though 7, Q is selected from the group of neutral electron donating compounds such as amines, alcohols, phosphines, and ethers, and z ranges from 0 to 5 and includes non-stoichiometric values.

Abstract: Lubricant-hard-ductile composite coating compositions and methods of making the same are provided. In embodiment, a composite coating composition comprises: a lubricant phase for providing lubrication to a surface; a hard ceramic phase for providing structural integrity and wear resistance to the surface; and a ductile metal phase for providing ductility to the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the melt processing of polymeric materials, and more particularly to the use of compatibilized polymer processing additives to enhance the melt processing of polymeric matrices.