Advancements in Environmentally Friendly Lubricant Technologies: Towards Sustainable Performance and Efficiency

Iwona Wilińska and Sabina Wilkanowicz ()
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Iwona Wilińska: Faculty of Civil Engineering, Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 09-400 Plock, Poland
Sabina Wilkanowicz: Faculty of Civil Engineering, Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 09-400 Plock, Poland

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 15, 1-32

Abstract: The advancement of next-generation lubricants is pivotal for enhancing energy efficiency and mitigating environmental impacts across diverse industrial applications. This review systematically examines recent developments in lubricant technologies, with a particular focus on sustainable strategies incorporating bio-based feedstocks, nanostructured additives, and hybrid formulations. These innovations are designed to reduce friction and wear, decrease energy consumption, and prolong the operational lifespan of mechanical systems. A critical assessment of tribological behavior, environmental compatibility, and functional performance is presented. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into lubricant formulation and performance prediction is explored, highlighting its potential to accelerate development cycles and enable application-specific optimization through data-driven approaches. The findings emphasize the strategic role of eco-innovative lubricants in supporting low-carbon technologies and facilitating the transition toward sustainable energy systems.

Keywords: biolubricants; nanolubricants; vegetable oil; WCO; tribology; AI; sustainability; circular economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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