ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Mussel-inspired robust boundary lubricants for future electrified transport: Self-assembly of novel catechol-containing polymers in oil

Abstract: We propose a SANS study to examine the self-assembly behaviour of novel catechol-containing polymer additives in oil. Our ultimate aim is to use these molecules for the construction of a robust boundary layer for future industrial lubricants that can strongly attach to a range of organic and inorganic surfaces and withstand the harsh shear conditions. The novel feature of the bespoke polymers synthesized by Infineum is inspired by mussel foot proteins which make use of the bidentate chelation ability of a catechol-containing group (L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine; L-DOPA). As a first step, four novel catechol-containing polymers will be investigated to understand their self-assembly behaviour in oil, exploring the effect of temperature as well as the effect of concentration, polymer architecture, and catechol content.

Principal Investigator: Professor Wuge Briscoe
Local Contact: Dr Sarah Rogers
Experimenter: Dr Magdalena Wlodek
Experimenter: Mr Michael Stevens
Experimenter: Dr Xinhu Wu
Experimenter: Professor Peter Dowding
Experimenter: Miss Holly Stockdale
Experimenter: Miss Charlotte Kenton

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2220619

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2220619

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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