Current Status and Future Prospects of Biolubricants: Properties and Applications

Biolubricants generated from biomass and other wastes can reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing processes power generation. In this paper, properties uses biolubricants have been compared thoroughly with conventional mineral-based lubricants. The biolubricants, which are currently based on vegetable oils, discussed in terms their physicochemical thermophysical properties, stability, biodegradability. This mini-review points out main features existing puts forward case using sustainable be agro-residues via thermochemical processes. applications, limitations non-edible oils waste-derived such as bio-oil pyrolysis bio-crude hydrothermal liquefaction, context biolubricants. While studies mostly focused use some there is a need to shift highlighted paper. perspective compares key different derived renewable resources wastes. authors’ opinion, potential future option address problem waste management supply biolubricant for various applications including machining, milling biological engine compressor oils. order achieve this, significant research needs conducted evaluate salient viscosity, flash point, biodegradability, thermo-oxidative storage stability technoeconomics, sustainability, review.