Investigation of the mechanism of formation of overbased detergents

This thesis describes an experimental study of calixarate overbased detergent oil additives, used to neutralise acidic by-products of engine combustion. Aspects of interest in this study include experimental synthesis of calixarenes and overbased detergents, physical and structural characterisation...

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Main Author: Courtois, Jean-Philippe
Published: University of Surrey 2002
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.250813