I just heard from a friend who is involved in federal research that a new synthetic may be provided to the commercial sector within the next 24 months as a "benefit" of tax dollars at work. It was developed for space station systems and excels in sunny side/shady side operations where the thermal range is very large. He wouldnt give any specifics, but it is not your typical long chain molecule. It can supposedly "heal" itself if sheared by being subjected to thermal cycles. It isnt designed as an internal combustion lubricant, but is expected to excel in this application along with many others. This is intended for US based and owned companies, but I'm not sure how enforceable that would be. He said the biggest challenge will be how to trap particles (filter) and remove unwanted chemical by-products when used long term. He said a filter that can catch these chemical compounds by binding to them and holding them in the filter element is already commercially viable.
I dont know if additives like ZDDP wil still be necessary or not, and how expensive this product will be.
I dont know if additives like ZDDP wil still be necessary or not, and how expensive this product will be.
