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Laboratory Introduction

ال Anhui Key Laboratory of Lubrication New Materials and Intelligent Lubrication Technology was approved for establishment in 2023, relying on the industry-university-research integrated platform of Anhui Zhongtian Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

The laboratory focuses on green lubrication materials, customized functional lubricants، و intelligent lubrication technologies. It aims to enhance the core competitiveness and independent innovation capabilities of China’s lubrication materials, promote domestic green lubrication technology to catch up with international standards, and support the national goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.

By breaking through key core technologies and solving “bottleneck” problems, the lab promotes domestic substitution for imported materials, innovates traditional lubrication management, extends equipment service life, achieves energy savings, and attracts top domestic and international talent to support regional economic development. Its establishment will accelerate the high-quality development of the lubrication industry, enhance the competitiveness of industrial enterprises in Anhui Province, and provide strong technical support for China’s modern industrial growth.

Research Areas

1. Research on Green Lubrication Materials Technology
2. Research on Customized Functional Lubrication Materials
3. Research on Core Technologies of Intelligent Lubrication

Research Topics

Topic 1: Key Technology of Esterification Process for Highly Hindered Polyhydroxy Compounds (No. ZT2025001)

Study the esterification reaction and post-treatment process of polyhydroxy compounds, explore novel catalysts and thermodynamic/kinetic relationships, and improve esterification conversion rate. The goal is to achieve lighter product color, controlled process cost, and high economic efficiency.

Control indicators:

1. Conversion rate >98%, residual hydroxyl value <2 mg KOH/g, acid value <0.05 mg KOH/g;
2. Transparent appearance and light color (chromaticity <0.5);
3. Process route must be repeatable, stable, and economically viable.

Deliverables: At least one SCI journal paper, one invention patent, and one research report.

Topic 2: Development of Efficient Catalysts for Epoxy Ring-Opening Polymerization (No. ZT2025002)

Develop or screen efficient, economical, and eco-friendly catalysts for ring-opening polymerization of hindered epoxy compounds. Determine catalyst types and reaction conditions to achieve polymerization under mild conditions with controllable reaction progress.

Control indicators:

1. Ring-opening rate >98%;
2. Product viscosity (40 °C) controllable between 200–2000 mm²/s;
3. Mild reaction, short cycle, low cost, and stable reproducibility.

Deliverables: At least one SCI journal paper and one research report.

Topic 3: Structure–Performance Relationship of Biobased Anti-Wear Additives (No. ZT2025003)

Using vegetable and animal oils as raw materials, this project explores the relationship between molecular structure and anti-wear performance, establishing the mechanism of anti-wear action to reach comparable performance to commercial additives with biodegradability.

Control indicators:

1. Defined molecular structure characterization;
2. Biodegradability >70%;
3. Anti-wear performance equivalent to commercial ester-type additives.

Deliverables: At least one SCI paper and one research report.

Topic 4: Storage Stability Technology of Diurea-Based Grease (No. ZT2025004)

Study formulation improvement, optimize base oil–thickener compatibility, and develop functional additive systems to address grease hardening during storage. Establish stability evaluation methods and develop measures to enhance long-term storage performance.

Control indicators:

1. Develop at least one stabilizing additive system to reduce hardening;
2. Define control processes for urea grease hardening;
3. Production-grade grease (cone penetration 265–295) shows <15 penetration change after one year;
4. Build a database of influencing factors.

Deliverables: One invention patent and one research report.

Topic 5: Development of an Intelligent Lubrication Platform (No. ZT2025005)

Develop an interactive online intelligent lubrication management platform integrating AI technology and data analytics. The platform should support data collection, analysis, visualization, and storage to enable remote lubrication monitoring, diagnosis, and management.

Development requirements:

1. Collect real-time data from multiple oil sensors and offline tests, process and store them in a database;
2. Use AI algorithms to analyze and diagnose lubrication status, with accuracy >99%;
3. Enable remote control commands with 100% timeliness and >99% accuracy;
4. Support classified data management, access control, and multi-device synchronization;
5. Visualize real-time, historical, and trend data with grouping functions;
6. Support flexible integration of new databases (e.g., vibration or process parameters).

Deliverables: Build a combined online and offline intelligent lubrication platform.

Application Conditions and Requirements

1. Applicants must have relevant research experience and facilities. Team leaders should hold senior professional titles and comply with national research integrity rules.
2. Collaboration between project teams and laboratory staff is encouraged.
3. The project duration is up to two years.
   • Topics 1–4: funding ≤80,000 CNY per project
   • Topic 5: funding determined upon review

Project Completion and Deliverables

1. Completion requirements: Accepted results include papers, patents, software, or hardware prototypes. Patent certificates can be submitted within one year after project completion.
2. Authorship: Publications must list the laboratory as an affiliation. All patents and standards must acknowledge the supporting organization—شركة آنهوي تشونغتيان للبتروكيماويات المحدودة The project leader must be the first or corresponding author.
3. Ownership: All project outcomes belong to the Anhui Key Laboratory of Lubrication New Materials and Intelligent Lubrication Technology.

Fund Management

Funds are managed by the project leader and used strictly for research-related expenses as per the contract.

Submission Information

Electronic applications (signed and stamped) should be emailed by April 20, 2025 to:
📧 Contact: Zheng Anxun – aqztoil_zax@163.com
📞 هاتف: +86 138 9605 2561
📬 Mailing address: Zhongtian Petrochemical Research Institute, No. 188 Shanghai Road, Baohe District, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.