Faculty Publications
Title
A status report on promoting the use of biobased lubricants made of commodity and enhanced vegetable oils
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book/Conference Title
NLGI Spokesman
Volume
66
Issue
3
First Page
14
Last Page
19
Abstract
The history of the use of vegetable oils for fuels and lubricants is outlined. The benefits of using soya oil in industrial lubricants are described. US legislation promoting the use of environmentally friendly products is outlined. Advances in formulations technology and the development of genetically modified soya beans are creating new opportunities for economical biobased lubricants and greases. The future for biobased lubricants in the USA is considered.
Original Publication Date
6-1-2002
Recommended Citation
Honary, Lou A.T., "A status report on promoting the use of biobased lubricants made of commodity and enhanced vegetable oils" (2002). Faculty Publications. 3395.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/3395