Engineered silica nanoparticles as additives in lubricant oils

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The authors acknowledge the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Project # MAT2012-33690), the Foundation for the promotion in Asturias of the Applied Scientific Research and Technology (Project # GRUPIN14- 023, LuSuTec) and European Regional Development Fund for the financial support. TDFL also acknowledges University of Oviedo for a predoctoral grant. The Scientific-Technological Services of the University of Oviedo for measurements and Lubrication and Surface Technology—LuSuTec Group from the University of Oviedo for helpful discussions are gratefully acknowledge