Young ExxonMobil Researcher Receives Prestigious Award for Innovation; Novel Lubricant Additive Now Used in More Than 25 Percent of Passenger Vehicles.ANNANDALE, N.J. -- A young scientist with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering (EMRE), Jonathan McConnachie, was recognized with the prestigious Society of Chemical Industry's 2006 Gordon E. Moore Medal for excellence in innovation in industry. He received this award for his work in automotive lubricant research during his early career assignment at Exxon Chemical's additives division, now part of Infineum. Jonathan's leading edge research in friction modification for automotive lubricants is the first major breakthrough in nearly 30 years. The invention was taken by EMRE and Infineum in just a few years from conception to commercial readiness and is now used in more than one out of four passenger vehicles in the United States This article adopts the US Department of Transportation definition of passenger vehicle'' to mean cars and trucks used for passengers; the term here excludes buses and trains. of America. A major benefit of reduced friction in an engine is greater fuel economy. Jonathan is an advanced research associate with EMRE. He joined Exxon in 1993 after receiving his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry inorganic chemistry, the study of all the elements and their compounds with the exception of carbon and its compounds, which fall under the category of organic chemistry. from Northwestern University Northwestern University, mainly at Evanston, Ill.; coeducational; chartered 1851, opened 1855 by Methodists. In 1873 it absorbed Evanston College for Ladies. . In his early years with Exxon, he was assigned to Exxon Chemical's additives division as a member of the team that worked on the technology for which he's being recognized. He has conducted research in the direct conversion of methane and light hydrocarbons into liquid products, the development of new trinuclear molybdenum molybdenum (məlĭb`dənəm) [Gr.,=leadlike], metallic chemical element; symbol Mo; at. no. 42; at. wt. 95.94; m.p. about 2,617°C;; b.p. about 4,612°C;; sp. gr. 10.22 at 20°C;; valence +2, +3, +4, +5, or +6. additives for passenger car motor oils to improve engine life and fuel economy, and has led ExxonMobil's effort to develop new processes and catalysts for the production of ultra-low-sulfur fuels to lower truck and auto emissions and improve air quality. Jonathan is also a co-author on a dozen patents and has given numerous presentations at American Chemical Society The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a learned society (professional association) based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has over 160,000 members at all degree-levels and in meetings and Gordon conferences. "I am very honored to receive this prestigious award and would like to thank the SCI (Scalable Coherent Interface) An IEEE standard for a high-speed bus that uses wire or fiber-optic cable. It can transfer data up to 1GBytes/sec. (hardware) SCI - 1. Scalable Coherent Interface. 2. UART. and my fellow researchers, without whom this breakthrough would not have been possible. This new lubricant additive that we created is not only a step change in friction reduction, but of superior quality because it also provides anti-wear and anti-oxidant benefits, demonstrating improved oil life and fuel economy which are so important to drivers," Jonathan said. He added: "Modern additives contain various elements that may, over time, enter the exhaust and impact the efficiency of catalytic converters in our cars. This new additive has allowed us to significantly reduce use of other anti-wear components, which should help maintain catalytic converter performance and decrease emissions." The SCI Gordon E. Moore Medal, named after the co-founder of Intel Corporation and author of Moore's Law "The number of transistors and resistors on a chip doubles every 18 months." By Intel co-founder Gordon Moore regarding the pace of semiconductor technology. He made this famous comment in 1965 when there were approximately 60 devices on a chip. , recognizes a significant innovation made by an industrial scientist under 45 years old. The award recognizes success in innovation, as reflected both in market impact and improvement to quality of life. By highlighting extraordinary individuals and their work, the SCI aims to promote public understanding of research and development in modern chemical industries, enhance the interest of students in applied chemistry by providing role models, and emphasize the role of creative research in the global economy. Notes to Editors ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company EMRE is the research and engineering arm of Exxon Mobil Corporation Exxon Mobil Corporation U.S.-based oil and gas company formed in 1999 through the merger of Exxon Corp. and Mobil Corp. It has investments and operations in petroleum and natural gas, coal, nuclear fuels, chemicals, and ores. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :XOM XOM Exxon Mobil Corporation (stock symbol) XOM X/Open Object Management XOM OSI-Abstract-Data Manipulation API XOM Xml Object Model XOM X/Open Osi Abstract Data Manipulation ), a leading global oil, natural gas, and petrochemicals company whose subsidiaries have operations in nearly 200 countries and territories. Additional information regarding ExxonMobil and technologies it licenses can be found at http://www.exxonmobil.com/refiningtechnologies. Infineum With manufacturing, R&D and business center in Linden, New Jersey Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area, being about 13 miles southwest of Manhattan, and bordering Staten Island, a borough of New York City. and headquarters in the U.K., the Infineum Group of Companies is a major worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of lubricant additives used primarily in automotive, heavy-duty diesel and marine engines, and additives for gasoline and diesel fuels. Its customers are oil companies and other lubricant and fuel marketers. The Infineum product line also includes specialty additives for automotive transmission fluids, gear and industrial oils. For more information, visit Infineum on the Web at www.infineum.com. Footnote Attached is a copy of Jonathon McConnachie's photo for publication. |
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