Eco-friendly Base Oils

Abstract

The impacts of current lubricating oils on the environment have been the reason for an increasing move towards the use of environmentally safe lubricants. However, the development of a common biodegradable base stock that could replace conventional ones remains a big challenge. Even synthetic lubricants, whether synthetic hydrocarbons, or organic esters have problems associated with their use, despite the fact that they protect better, last longer and outperform their conventional mineral-based counterparts in certain applications. Future lubricant specifications in view of the demand for improved performance to meet stringent environmental regulations are the main drivers for new technological developments.