Polysiloxanes and Their Blends as Antifoam Agents in Lubricant Production

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Authors

1 PhD candidate/ University of Isfahan

2 Product Engineering and Development Unit, Sepahan Oil Company, Isfahan, 8143864755, Iran

10.22063/basparesh.2025.35723.1744

Abstract

Foam formation in lubricants is a major challenge affecting the performance of industrial

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