Tribological Properties of Biolubricants

Dear Colleagues,

The limited natural resources and severe environmental issues that humanity is currently facing inherently drive the need for sustainable development in nearly every industry, such as aerospace, marine, automobile engineering, and manufacturing. To eliminate the negative effect of traditional mineral lubricants, the use of biolubricants is widely researched in the tribology and manufacturing fields. Its improved anti-wear and anti-friction performance have been preliminarily verified by experimental studies. Previous studies have also concluded the major influencing factors of tribological properties, including nano-enhancement, molecular structures, physicochemical properties, and so on. Nevertheless, the complex action of biolubricants is indistinct, which limits the preparation of process specifications and their popularity in factories.

The current Special Issue concentrates on the comprehensive assessment of tribological biolubricants based on innovative preparation methods, improved tribological testing, and in-depth mechanism analyses. Then, it attempts to present new perspectives for engineering applications of biolubricants based on the following aspects: (i) the development of raw materials for the preparation of biolubricants, (ii) improvement strategies for lubrication performance from a molecular point of view, (iii) the exploration of green and high-performance additives, (iv) and application guidance for different working conditions, especially extreme conditions such as high temperatures or low temperatures. Contributions are welcome from all scientists working in tribological, chemical, and related areas.

Dr. Xin Cui
Prof. Dr. Yanbin Zhang
Dr. Xiaoliang Liang
Guest Editors

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