Synthetic lubricant base-stock processes and products

[Gokhan]

A very nice article on synthetic base stocks.

Synthetic lubricant base-stock processes and products

by Margaret M. Wu (a), Suzy C. Ho (b), and T. Rig Forbus (c)

(a) ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Co, Annandale, NJ 08801
(b) ExxonMobil Chemical Co Synthetic Division, Edison, NJ 08818
(c) The Valvoline Co of Ashland, Inc, Lexington, KY 40512

 

[buster]

Thanks!

 

[dkryan]

What's changed in the world of synthetic base stocks since that article was written in October 2007?

 

[MolaKule]

A few new synthetic base oils have been developed since then but not many have made into the market place or into formulations.

The above paper was referenced in this article:

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

 

[wemay]

Great read, thanks!