Ersättning av mineraloljor med modifierad biobaserad olja för mer hållbara tillverkningsprocesser

Purpose and goal

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** Lubricants have traditionally been strongly fossil-dependent. The project aims to develop bio-based lubricants with rapeseed oil and oat shells to replace mineral oils in the manufacturing industry. The project aims to contribute to a more sustainable product that can replace existing fossil-based materials that are currently used in manufacturing processes and thereby make industrial operations more sustainable

Expected results and effects

Several lubricant prototypes based on rapeseed oil and glycerol (as a waste product of Ecobränsle i Sverige AB) in raw condition and/or with nanoparticles added (silicon- and carbon-based) have been produced. Tribiological tests have shown excellent results in comparison with a high-quality mineral oil conventional in industry for metal forming operations and commercial rapeseed-based oil. Product stability have been optimized and conditions for scale-up have been determined. Long-term industrial application tests are started.

Planned approach and implementation

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The approach has been based on early discussions between academic and industrial parties about what eligibility requirements must be imposed on a commercial product. The requirements can be categorized in terms of environment, tribological characteristics, stability, price and the possibility of upscaling production. Throughout the project period, it has been possible to evaluate the various prototypes developed through close contacts between the parties. The evaluation has taken place in both academic and industrial environments.