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Microwave-Based Manufacturing For Lower-Cost Biobased Lubricants And Chemicals: The Development Of Microwave-Based Processes For Manufacturing Biobased Grease Is Reviewed, And The Economic Impact These Processes Could Have Is Presented

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

International News on Fats, Oils and Related Materials

Volume

23

Issue

6

First Page

388

Last Page

394

Abstract

Since 1991, the University of Northern Iowa National Ag-Based Lubricants (UNI-NABL) Center in Waterloo (USA) has conducted applied research to advance the formulation of biobased lubricants and greases with vegetable oils. More than 30 formulations of such products are currently manufactured by Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc. (ELM), a commercial company that was formed in 2000 through the University's research foundation. It is through this commercial entity that researchers at UNI-NABL Center learn about field-related issues and develop research topics to address shortcomings.

Department

Department of Industrial Technology

Original Publication Date

6-1-2012

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