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Microalgae-derived biolubricants: Challenges and opportunities.

Duong T Nguyen¹, Md Abu Hasan Johir¹, T M Indra Mahlia¹

¹Center for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia.

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Summary

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Microalgae offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based lubricants, yielding environmentally friendly biolubricants. Further research is needed to optimize production and expand their applications, particularly for low-temperature uses.

Keywords:

Biolubricants Bioprocessing Microalgae Thermal stability Tribology Viscosity index

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Materials Science
Sustainable Chemistry

Background:

Traditional lubricants derived from petroleum pose environmental risks.
Microalgae present a renewable feedstock for eco-friendly biolubricants.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in microalgal biolubricant production.
To assess challenges and future research directions for microalgal biolubricants.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review of microalgae selection, cultivation, and lipid/polysaccharide extraction.
Analysis of tribological performance and conversion technologies.
Evaluation of market development and standardization needs.

Main Results:

Microalgal biolubricants show promise for emerging applications like EVs and wind turbines.
Biolubricants exhibit lower thermal and chemical stability than petroleum-based counterparts.
Established lipid conversion technologies require further research for polysaccharide utilization.

Conclusions:

Scaling up microalgae production and reducing harvesting costs are critical.
Further research is needed to enhance thermal stability and utilize polysaccharides for low-temperature applications.
Developing green extraction methods and incorporating nanoparticles can improve biolubricant properties. Standardization is key for market establishment.