From fossil to biobased: a life cycle assessment of commercial-scale polyol ester lubricant base oils

RSC Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Zachary R. Hunt, Hao Chen, Michael Carbajales-Dale
DOI: 10.1039/d5su00641d
Cited by: 3
References: 73

Abstract

Life cycle assessment (LCA) of biobased ester lubricants shows up to 41% GHG reduction versus fossil-based base oil, highlighting the importance of feedstock optimization and electricity decarbonization for sustainable lubrication.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lubricants and Their Additives Polymer composites and self-healing Tribology and Wear Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Sustainability
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
5
Pages
2337–2354
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN