Study on the Tribological and Physiochemical Properties of Algae Oil as a Sustainable Green Lubricant

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Review examines tribological and physiochemical properties of microalgae oil, indicating its potential as a green lubricant.

Microalgae oil exhibits excellent tribological properties, minimizing friction and wear in various applications.
The review highlights key physiochemical characteristics like viscosity and oxidation stability as vital for lubrication.
Assessment covers the ability of microalgae to grow in non-agricultural settings, indicating lower production costs.
Adopting microalgae for lubrication may promote sustainability in industries reliant on traditional petroleum-based lubricants.

Singh et al. (2025) studied this question.

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