Chemicals for the automotive industry

Book · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5503250

Drake, J A.G.

This book covers a wide range of advanced materials, surface treatments, and clean fuels/lubricants now used to manufacture, propel, and maintain motor vehicles. The book examines recent advancements and current research, illustrating the progress to date, future trends, new applications, and the effects of these of automotive chemicals on the environment (including pollution, recyclability, and efficiency). Environmental considerations and their effect on the industry are covered in discussions about such topics as biodegradable lubricants, oxygenated diesel and ignition engine fuels, oils, and recyclable, lightweight plastic components.

• OSTI ID: 5503250
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ADDITIVES
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
CATALYSTS
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
CONTROL
DIESEL FUELS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY SOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL ADDITIVES
FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUELS
GAS OILS
GASOLINE
INDUSTRY
LIQUID FUELS
LUBRICANTS
PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM FRACTIONS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PLANNING
POLLUTION CONTROL
RECYCLING