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Nanotechnology Repairs Engine Damage in Cars
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
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Overview
Repairing worn engine parts instead of replacing them could save consumers millions of dollars in parts and labor costs annually. Colfax, Washington-based TriboTEX LLC gives drivers a way to do just that with a nanoparticle lubricant called TriboTEX that fills in grooves and other wear patterns resulting from friction. A NASA fellowship from the Washington Space Grant Consortium helped fund the initial research. Now more than 30,000 cars and trucks are getting the benefits of increased oil pressure, improved gas mileage, and increased torque.