Oxidation is a major cause of lubricant degradation, leading to soluble and insoluble contaminants and varnish formation. Traditional detection methods often fall short due to the complexity and diversity of degradation species.

At Antara Groupe, we are developing a new generation of nanocomponents (NCs) capable of targeting unstable entities like oxygenated molecules and radicals formed during oxidation.

How?
By coupling nanocomponents with Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) techniques, including spin trapping, we’re able to identify and monitor key degradation products — turning them into predictive quality indicators.

Why?
This dual capability of monitoring and treatment gives our customers a unique advantage:

• Prevent failure,

• Extend oil life,

• Improve system reliability.

This research is featured in our marketing poster: