Various linear and branched oligoglycidol macromonomers are prepared using anionic ring opening polymerization of the monomers ethoxyethyl glycidyl ether (EEGE) and glycidol. Starting with 4‐vinyl benzyl alcohol (VBA), allyl glycol or N‐(2‐hydroxyethyl) methacryl amide (HEMAm) oligoglycidol macromomonomers with three to six repeating units are obtained in good yields and characterized with NMR, SEC, DSC and TGA. These macromonomers are versatile tools and can be used as prepolymers for the synthesis of reactive amphiphilic copolymers. The successful conversion of the macromonomers to copolymers via radical polymerization is demonstrated.

Monitoring polymer degradation is an important quest, particularly relevant for industry. Although many indirect methodologies for assessing polymer degradation exist, only few are applicable for an inline‐monitoring via optic detection‐systems. An inline‐monitoring system is introduced for the thermal degradation of crosslinked poly(ester imide)s (PEIs) by embedding trifluoroacetyl functionalized stilbene molecules, serving as chemosensors to track the release of generated alcoholic byproducts. Nucleophilic addition of an alcohol to the sensors trifluoroacetyl functionality triggers hemiacetal formation which is accompanied by significant changes in optical properties, in turn allowing monitoring of sensor activation by direct spectroscopy. Fluorescence spectroscopy offers an easy detection tool for the inline thermal monitoring of PEI‐degradation.

The article contains sections titled: 1. Base Oils 1.1. Historical Review and Outlook 1.2. Chemical Characterization of Mineral Base Oils 1.3. Refining 1.3.1. Distillation 1.3.2. Deasphalting 1.3.3. Traditional Refining Processes 1.3.3.1. Acid Refining 1.3.3.2. Solvent Extraction 1.3.4. Solvent Dewaxing 1.3.5. Finishing 1.4. Base Oil Manufacturing by Hydrogenation and Hydrocracking 1.4.1. Manufacturing Naphthenic Base Oils by Hydrogenation 1.4.2. Production of White Oils 1.4.3. Lube Hydrocracking 1.4.4. Catalytic Dewaxing 1.4.5. Wax Isomerization 1.4.6. Hybrid Lube Oil Processing 1.4.7. All‐Hydrogen Route 1.4.8. Gas‐to‐Liquids Conversion Technology 1.5. Boiling and Evaporation Behavior of Base Oils 2. Synthetic Base Oils 2.1. Synthetic Hydrocarbons 2.1.1. Polyalphaolefins 2.1.2. Polyinternalolefins 2.1.3. Polybutenes 2.1.4. Alkylated Aromatics 2.1.5. Other Hydrocarbons 2.2. Halogenated Hydrocarbons 2.3. Synthetic Esters 2.3.1. Esters of Carboxylic Acids 2.3.1.1. Dicarboxylic Acid Esters 2.3.1.2. Polyol Esters 2.3.1.3. Other Carboxylic Esters 2.3.1.4. Complex Esters 2.3.1.5. Fluorinated Carboxylic Acid Esters 2.3.2. Phosphate Esters 2.4. Polyalkylene Glycols 2.5. Other Polyethers 2.5.1. Perfluorinated Polyethers 2.5.2. Polyphenyl Ethers 2.5.3. Polysiloxanes (Silicone Oils) 2.6. Other Synthetic Base Oils 2.7. Mixtures of Synthetic Lubricants 3. Additives 3.1. Antioxidants 3.1.1. Mechanism of Oxidation and Antioxidants 3.1.2. Compounds 3.2. Viscosity Modifiers 3.2.1. VI Improvement Mechanisms 3.2.2. Structure and Chemistry of Viscosity Modifiers 3.3. Pour Point Depressants 3.4. Detergents and Dispersants 3.4.1. Metal‐Containing Compounds (Detergents) 3.4.2. Ashless Dispersants (AD) 3.5. Antifoam Agents 3.6. Demulsifiers 3.7. Dyes 3.8. Antiwear and Extreme Pressure Additives 3.9. Friction Modifiers 3.10. Corrosion Inhibitors 3.10.1. Antirust Additives 3.10.2. Metal Passivators

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