Review
Construction & Building Technology
Conglin Chen, Jinbo Lu, Tao Ma, Yang Zhang, Linhao Gu, Xiang Chen
Summary: This paper reviews the potential of vegetable oils and their derivatives as modifiers in asphalt materials, emphasizing the continuous optimization of its chemical structure to improve compatibility and interaction. Various vegetable oils and their derivatives, such as plant-based oil, functionalized vegetable oil, and vegetable oil-based polymer, are discussed in terms of their advantages, disadvantages, blending protocol, interaction mechanism, and performance. This paper aims to provide valuable guidance for the development of vegetable oil-based materials for modified asphalt.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Oleksandra Kunik, Diana Saribekova, Giuseppe Lazzara, Giuseppe Cavallaro
Summary: This study investigated the suitability of a mixture of vegetable oils and fatty acids for cosmetic emulsion, showing that the emulsion based on this mixture has higher antioxidant activity and provides a long-lasting balance of moisture and fat on the skin compared to mineral oil-based emulsion.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fareeha Marriam, Adnan Irshad, Isra Umer, Muhammad Arslan Asghar, Muhammad Atif
Summary: Epoxy is widely used in industry for various applications, but its production from fossil fuels causes environmental pollution. Epoxidized vegetable oils (EVOs) are a potential replacement for fossil fuel-based epoxy due to their abundance, renewability, non-toxicity, and environmental friendliness. This review provides a compilation of information on different methods of oxidizing vegetable oils and the applications of epoxidized vegetable oils.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Shirsendu Das, Swarup Paul, Biswanath Doloi
Summary: This study investigates the use of alternative dielectrics such as vegetable oils in EDM, finding that within a certain range of flushing pressures, higher material removal rates, lower surface roughness, and higher tool wear rates can be achieved. However, beyond this range, a decrease in MRR and an increase in TWR are observed.
MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jonata M. Ueda, Mariana C. Pedrosa, Sandrina A. Heleno, Marcio Carocho, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira, Lillian Barros
Summary: Food waste is a significant environmental issue, causing loss of food itself as well as water, energy, fertilizers, and other resources used in its production. Efforts have been made to find technological solutions to avoid food waste and promote circular economy and sustainability. This review focuses on the biggest wastes generated by the food industry and case studies applying these by-products or biowaste in the food industry.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amina Hamnas, G. Unnikrishnan
Summary: One of the biggest uses of oils is in the field of lubricants. Bio-based lubricating oils have become competitive with traditional petroleum-based oils due to government regulations, depletion of oil reserves, and negative environmental effects. Vegetable oils offer powerful alternatives and modifications to enhance biodegradability in lubricants. The study of bio-lubricants is highly important for researchers to explore the potential of different vegetable oils and additives. The article provides an overview of the charm and challenges of bio-lubricants, as well as techniques for enhancement and biodegradability assessment.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Kashif Ishfaq, Muhammad Asad Maqsood, Muhammad Arif Mahmood
Summary: Electric discharge machining (EDM) has been widely accepted in various application sectors for the fabrication of micro-size products. However, limited work has been reported on EDM of SS 316 for micro-impression fabrication. In this research, the influence of different dielectrics, powders, and electrodes on the fabrication of micro-impressions in AISI 316 using EDM was comprehensively examined. The results showed improved material removal and tool wear rates when using silicon carbide mixed kerosene dielectric against silicon carbide aluminum tool at a pulse time ratio of 1.5. Additionally, a reduction in dimensional overcut was observed when employing the proposed EDM setup for cutting AISI 316.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Marco Bellini, Sara Bianchi, Federica Zaccheria, Nicoletta Ravasio
Summary: This paper presents an innovative technological and preventive approach of substituting base fluids with natural vegetable oil based esters in metal working fluids, reducing air pollution significantly. Additionally, an innovative selective hydrogenation process is introduced to enhance the oxidative stability of rapeseed oil, resulting in increased stability while maintaining acceptable cold properties compared to High Oleic Sunflower Oil.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jing Ni, Zhi Cui, Lihua He, Yongfeng Yang, Zhiqian Sang, M. M. Rahman
Summary: The study focuses on the application of green vegetable oil-based cutting fluids in broaching process by preparing nanofluids with CuO nanoparticles added to sesame oil, which aims to enhance lubricating efficiency and reduce loads.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Angelica Cifarelli, Laura Boggioni, Adriano Vignali, Incoronata Tritto, Fabio Bertini, Simona Losio
Summary: Bio-polyols were prepared using an environmentally friendly, solvent-free method, with the presence of triethylamine as catalyst reducing side reactions. The experimental targets included a medium functionality value of around 3, hydroxyl number up to around 90 mg KOH/g, narrow polydispersity index, and relatively low molecular mass. Water blown polyurethane foams were produced from selected bio-polyols and an aliphatic partially bio-based isocyanate, showing the effect of the chemical nature of substituents in the polyol backbone on the PU properties.
Article
Agronomy
Wanda Gorniak, Hanna Moniuszko, Konrad Wojnarowski, Aleksander Gorniak, Paulina Cholewinska, Agnieszka Waliczek, Maria Soroko, Natalia Szeligowska
Summary: The study found that regularly dewormed Arabian horses and Thoroughbreds commonly suffer from parasitic infections, with Strongylidae being the most prevalent. Adding pure linseed oil significantly reduces the number of Strongylidae in fecal samples, suggesting that plant additives obtained from arable crops may help limit drug-resistant strongylids.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jansuda Kampa, Richard Frazier, Julia Rodriguez-Garcia
Summary: This study investigated the correlations between the physical and chemical properties of various vegetable oils and the stability of conventional and nanoemulsions. The results showed that the stability of emulsions was influenced by fatty acid composition, antioxidants, free fatty acids, and droplet size. Unsaturated fatty acids were positively correlated with emulsion oxidative stability, with certain oils showing significantly higher stability. Nanoemulsions with smaller droplet sizes exhibited better physical stability compared to conventional emulsions, indicating the importance of droplet size in emulsion stability.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Bin Liang, Jieyi Chen, Xiulan Guo, Zhuohong Yang, Teng Yuan
Summary: Bio-based organic-inorganic hybrid UV-curable coatings with self-cleaning property were prepared in a solvent-free one-pot method, showing excellent performances and potential for practical applications. The addition of GPTMS improved thermal stability and decreased glass transition temperature, while EC films exhibited better performance compared to ES films.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Valentina Marturano, Angela Marotta, Sarai Agustin Salazar, Veronica Ambrogi, Pierfrancesco Cerruti
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing global concern about the depletion of fossil fuels and the environmental impact of oil-based compounds, which has led to the development of more sustainable approaches in the development of polymer-based materials. The replacement of synthetic additives with natural compounds in polymer commodities is gradually taking place, and the production of bio-plastics is predicted to grow exponentially. However, these materials may have limitations in terms of processability and end-use, prompting academic and industrial communities to focus on fully bio-based formulations with improved performance and tailored for specific applications.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eletria Biswas, Julio Antonio Conti Silva, Mujibur Khan, Rafael Lopes Quirino
Summary: Natural and renewable polymers have been considered as alternatives to petroleum-based plastics due to environmental concerns. However, some of these polymers exhibit poor mechanical properties. In this study, composites based on tung and linseed oil resins were prepared using starch as reinforcement. The addition of starch increased the room temperature storage modulus of the composites.