A review of recent advances in the synthesis of environmentally friendly, sustainable, and nontoxic bio-lubricants: Recommendations for the future implementations

Ijaz Malik, MA; Kalam, MA; Mujtaba, MA; Almomani, F

A review of recent advances in the synthesis of environmentally friendly, sustainable, and nontoxic bio-lubricants: Recommendations for the future implementations

Ijaz Malik, MA Kalam, MA Mujtaba, MA Almomani, F

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Publisher:: Elsevier
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Environmental Technology and Innovation, 2023, 32, pp. 103366
Issue Date:: 2023-11-01

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dc.contributor.author	Ijaz Malik, MA
dc.contributor.author	Kalam, MA
dc.contributor.author	Mujtaba, MA
dc.contributor.author	Almomani, F
dc.date.accessioned	2024-03-21T21:10:32Z
dc.date.available	2024-03-21T21:10:32Z
dc.date.issued	2023-11-01
dc.identifier.citation	Environmental Technology and Innovation, 2023, 32, pp. 103366
dc.identifier.issn	2352-1864
dc.identifier.issn	2352-1864
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/176981
dc.description.abstract	Conventional petroleum-based lubricant resources are depleting rapidly, and their utilization severely threatens the environment. Environmental sustainability emphasizes the need for an alternative to petroleum resources. The lubricants play a significant role in machinery's adequate energy-saving performance. Therefore, the tribological aspects of machinery's maximum efficiency should be considered. The current study reviews the part of bio-lubricants towards environmental sustainability. This review has been conducted according to the PRISMA approach, where the sources of bio-lubricants, tribological performance, the role of additives and nanoparticles, benefits and disadvantages, production techniques, economic aspects, and future scope were explored and discussed. Bio-lubricants possess a better viscosity index, lubricity, biodegradability, and non-toxic and renewable nature than petroleum lubricants. However, lower thermo-oxidative stability and higher pour points due to moisture content require further improvements. Food security is another significant concern for bio-lubricants. Consequently, it emphasized the importance of algae-based bio-lubricant sources in reducing the threat to food security, water purification, and greenhouse gas mitigation. Further improvements and optimization of production methods are required to increase lubricant yield rates and promote sustainability. The importance of new (algae-based) bio lubricant substitutes with details of their physicochemical properties for a sustainable future is highlighted in this review research.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Environmental Technology and Innovation
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.eti.2023.103366
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	0502 Environmental Science and Management, 0907 Environmental Engineering, 1002 Environmental Biotechnology
dc.title	A review of recent advances in the synthesis of environmentally friendly, sustainable, and nontoxic bio-lubricants: Recommendations for the future implementations
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	32
utslib.for	0502 Environmental Science and Management
utslib.for	0907 Environmental Engineering
utslib.for	1002 Environmental Biotechnology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2024-03-21T21:10:30Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	32

Abstract:

Conventional petroleum-based lubricant resources are depleting rapidly, and their utilization severely threatens the environment. Environmental sustainability emphasizes the need for an alternative to petroleum resources. The lubricants play a significant role in machinery's adequate energy-saving performance. Therefore, the tribological aspects of machinery's maximum efficiency should be considered. The current study reviews the part of bio-lubricants towards environmental sustainability. This review has been conducted according to the PRISMA approach, where the sources of bio-lubricants, tribological performance, the role of additives and nanoparticles, benefits and disadvantages, production techniques, economic aspects, and future scope were explored and discussed. Bio-lubricants possess a better viscosity index, lubricity, biodegradability, and non-toxic and renewable nature than petroleum lubricants. However, lower thermo-oxidative stability and higher pour points due to moisture content require further improvements. Food security is another significant concern for bio-lubricants. Consequently, it emphasized the importance of algae-based bio-lubricant sources in reducing the threat to food security, water purification, and greenhouse gas mitigation. Further improvements and optimization of production methods are required to increase lubricant yield rates and promote sustainability. The importance of new (algae-based) bio lubricant substitutes with details of their physicochemical properties for a sustainable future is highlighted in this review research.

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