{"podcast":{"title":"TribologyTalks","slug":"tribologytalks-7095315","podcast_index_feed_id":7095315,"rss_url":"https://tribologytalks.pcs-instruments.com/podcasts/255129487586/rss.xml","website_url":"https://tribologytalks.podbean.com","image_url":"https://27102173.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27102173/Imported_Podcast_Media/Podcast_Icon_1400x1400_f3aqvb.png","author":"PCS Instruments (dana.miller@pcs-instruments.com)","episode_count":28,"summary":"TribologyTalks is your gateway to understanding the intriguing world of tribology. Our podcast demystifies the fundamentals and explores advanced topics in friction, wear, and lubrication, while spotlighting the latest research and industry trends. Join us for insightful conversations with esteemed guests who bring diverse perspectives and expertise in various areas of tribological research and fields.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T20:20:05.640948+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribologytalks-7095315"},"episode":{"title":"Christopher Clayson: From Esters to Electrification","slug":"christopher-clayson-from-esters-to-electrification","published_at":"2026-04-30T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribologytalks-7095315/christopher-clayson-from-esters-to-electrification","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribologytalks-7095315","url":"https://api-eu1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=27102173&podcastEpisodeId=398732496079&podcastShowId=255129487586&podcastEpisodeFileId=398829509860&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=1207558684894&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=1207490634973","audio_url":"https://api-eu1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=27102173&podcastEpisodeId=398732496079&podcastShowId=255129487586&podcastEpisodeFileId=398829509860&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=1207558684894&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=1207490634973","summary":"In Part 2 of Tribology Talks, PCS Instruments host Dr Kieran Nar continues the conversation with Christopher Clayson from Cargill, exploring how esters, electrification and sustainability are shaping the next generation of lubricant development. The episode looks at why esters are attracting growing interest across EV fluids, industrial oils and marine applications, from low traction and thermal stability to biodegradability, carbon footprint reduction and improved efficiency. Kieran and Christopher also discuss the pace of change across the industry, the importance of updated test methods for electrified systems, and the role of collaboration, digitalisation and interdisciplinary thinking in developing advanced lubricants for the future.","meta_description":"In Part 2 of Tribology Talks, PCS Instruments host Dr Kieran Nar continues the conversation with Christopher Clayson from Cargill, exploring how esters, e…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2038,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tribologytalks-7095315/episodes/christopher-clayson-from-esters-to-electrification/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribologytalks-7095315/christopher-clayson-from-esters-to-electrification.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}