Overview
Current research projects in grease lubrication:
- Grease lubrication and maintenance of electrical switchgear
- Grease lubrication of rolling element bearings: develoment of low friction greases
Current research project in Biotribology:
- Synovial fluid lubrication of artificial joints (EPSRC grant EP/H020837/1)
- Degradation mechanisms in articular cartilage
- Biomaterials for artificial cartilage
- Tribology of shaving sponsored
- Abrasive removal of dental biofilms
- Bio-inspired lubrication additives for water-based solutions
- Tribology of food and oral processing
Research sponsors include: Proctor and Gamble, Mars Petcare, SKF, Northern Powergrid