A review on bio-based feedstock, synthesis, and chemical modification to enhance tribological properties of biolubricants

SK Kurre, J Yadav - Industrial Crops and Products, 2023 - Elsevier
Biolubricants are emerging as an alternate option to petroleum-based lubricants and
seeking the attention of researchers worldwide due to their biodegradability, renewability …

Sustainable Development of Cutting Fluids: The Comprehensive Review of Vegetable Oil

X Luo, S Wu, D Wang, Y Yun, Q An, C Li - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
In the field of mechanical machining, cutting fluids are indispensable, widely utilized in both
rough machining and high-precision operations, particularly in industries such as …

Novel approach of the graphene nanolubricant for energy saving via anti-friction/wear in automobile engines

MKA Ali, H Xianjun, MAA Abdelkareem, M Gulzar… - Tribology …, 2018 - Elsevier
The friction and wear of the worn surfaces is a principal cause of energy dissipation in
automobile engines. Therefore, the objective of this work was to improve the tribological …

Optimization of performance and emission parameters of direct injection diesel engine fuelled with microalgae Spirulina (L.)–Response surface methodology and full …

TS Singh, U Rajak, OD Samuel, PK Chaurasiya… - Fuel, 2021 - Elsevier
The closeness of the characteristics of biodiesel with that of diesel during combustion can be
achieved through variations in compression ratios of the engine coupled with different …

Effect of ZnO nanoparticles concentration as additives to the epoxidized Euphorbia Lathyris oil and their tribological characterization

Y Singh, NK Singh, A Sharma, A Singla, D Singh… - Fuel, 2021 - Elsevier
The disposal of the synthetic esters creates pollution and the depletion of the petroleum
reserves is the issue of concern. The vegetable oil with application of nanoparticles are one …

Effects of waste cooking oil biodiesel addition on combustion, regulated and unregulated emission characteristics of common-rail diesel engine

J Meng, W Xu, F Meng, B Wang, P Zhao, Z Wang… - Process Safety and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of waste cooking oil biodiesel as diesel fuel is one of the essential measures to
achieve global energy transition and sustainable development. This work aims to explore …

Lubrication behavior of fluorescent graphene quantum dots hybrid polyethylene glycol lubricant

Z Zeng, W Li, Y Li, Z Zhao, K Lin, X Fan, M Zhu - Applied Surface Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) with a lattice structure and the size of 1.8–3.4 nm were
prepared by a simple hydrogen peroxide-containing hydrothermal reaction method using …

Biodiesel and biolubricant production from different vegetable oils through transesterification

JM Encinar, S Nogales, JF González - Engineering Reports, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
A study about the production and characterization of biodiesel and, especially, biolubricants
from different raw materials (ie, rapeseed, a mixture of corn and sunflower, and frying oils) is …

Improvement in stability and thermophysical properties of CNC-MXene nanolubricant for Tribology application

MK Kamarulzaman, S Hisham, K Kadirgama… - Journal of Molecular …, 2023 - Elsevier
The primary objective of the present work is to carry out an experimental study into the
stability and thermophysical characteristics of cellulose nanocrystal, MXene, and hybrid …

Microalgae biomass as a new potential source of sustainable green lubricants

LI Farfan-Cabrera, M Franco-Morgado… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lubricants are materials able to reduce friction and/or wear of any type of moving surfaces
facilitating smooth operations, maintaining reliable machine functions, and reducing risks of …