Biolubricants

Biolubricants can be made from plant oils or water-based systems. We use enzymatic processes to improve the technical-functional properties of plant oil-based biolubricants. This enhances the lubricity and viscosity of the biolubricant and the solubility of additives. In the case of water-based biolubricants, it is also possible to use special biopolymers to customize technical-functional properties such as viscosity and thermal and physical stability.

When developing new biolubricants, we factor in the properties of their individual constituents, such as base fluid and additives in order to optimize the properties of the lubricant.

Biobased additives to customize lubricant properties

As a rule, conventional oil-based lubricants contain high-performance synthetic additives, which are not always environmentally compatible. In the case of biolubricants, these are replaced by biobased additives. Secondary plant substances that naturally possess such functional properties are ideal for this purpose. By matching the base fluid to suitable additives, we are able to create high-performance, biobased lubricants that can replace conventional oil-based alternatives.

Raw materials from industrial residues

The raw materials we use to produce biolubricants are largely extracted from industrial residues that would otherwise be disposed of unused. As such, we are also seeking to establish a holistic and sustainable use of industrial raw materials. Over time, we have developed efficient extraction methods, advancing them from the laboratory to the pilot plant scale.