Future Directions in Bio-Lubricants: A Theoretical Synthesis of Current Trends and Innovations

This paper explores the future directions of bio-lubricants, focusing on current trends, innovative research, and the potential for reducing environmental impact. Bio-lubricants, derived from renewable sources such as plant oils and animal fats, present a sustainable alternative to conventional p...

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Main Authors: Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu, Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim
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Language:English
Published: THOT Publishing House 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Research and Innovation for Sustainable Society
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description This paper explores the future directions of bio-lubricants, focusing on current trends, innovative research, and the potential for reducing environmental impact. Bio-lubricants, derived from renewable sources such as plant oils and animal fats, present a sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum-based lubricants. The paper examines advancements in biotechnology, synthetic biology, and nanotechnology that have enhanced the performance characteristics of bio-lubricants. It also proposes a theoretical model for integrating bio-lubricants into circular economy frameworks through life cycle analysis and sustainable supply chains. The paper highlights future research opportunities, industrial collaborations, and policy recommendations aimed at accelerating bio-lubricant adoption in diverse sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, to reduce environmental footprints while maintaining high performance.
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spelling doaj-art-d8eadff5b5fb4b4f82c036f23e687ffe2025-08-20T03:17:27ZengTHOT Publishing HouseJournal of Research and Innovation for Sustainable Society2668-04162025-03-0171163171Future Directions in Bio-Lubricants: A Theoretical Synthesis of Current Trends and InnovationsNwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu 0Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe 1Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim 2GE Vernova, CanadaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa, NigeriaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Durban University of Technology, South AfricaThis paper explores the future directions of bio-lubricants, focusing on current trends, innovative research, and the potential for reducing environmental impact. Bio-lubricants, derived from renewable sources such as plant oils and animal fats, present a sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum-based lubricants. The paper examines advancements in biotechnology, synthetic biology, and nanotechnology that have enhanced the performance characteristics of bio-lubricants. It also proposes a theoretical model for integrating bio-lubricants into circular economy frameworks through life cycle analysis and sustainable supply chains. The paper highlights future research opportunities, industrial collaborations, and policy recommendations aimed at accelerating bio-lubricant adoption in diverse sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, to reduce environmental footprints while maintaining high performance.https://jriss.4ader.ro/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/16.-N-Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu-H-C-Olisakwe-D-R-Ejike-Ewim-FUTURE-DIRECTIONS-IN-BIO-LUBRICANTS-A-THEORETICAL-SYNTHESIS-OF-CURRENT-TRENDS-AND-INNOVATIONS.pdfbio-lubricantsrenewable lubricantsenvironmental sustainabilitycircular economylife cycle analysis
spellingShingle Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu
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Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim
Future Directions in Bio-Lubricants: A Theoretical Synthesis of Current Trends and Innovations
Journal of Research and Innovation for Sustainable Society
bio-lubricants
renewable lubricants
environmental sustainability
circular economy
life cycle analysis
title Future Directions in Bio-Lubricants: A Theoretical Synthesis of Current Trends and Innovations
title_full Future Directions in Bio-Lubricants: A Theoretical Synthesis of Current Trends and Innovations
title_fullStr Future Directions in Bio-Lubricants: A Theoretical Synthesis of Current Trends and Innovations
title_full_unstemmed Future Directions in Bio-Lubricants: A Theoretical Synthesis of Current Trends and Innovations
title_short Future Directions in Bio-Lubricants: A Theoretical Synthesis of Current Trends and Innovations
title_sort future directions in bio lubricants a theoretical synthesis of current trends and innovations
topic bio-lubricants
renewable lubricants
environmental sustainability
circular economy
life cycle analysis
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