Brazilian Researchers Partnering With Petrobras Develop World-First Plant-Based Biolubricant for Engines, Advancing Oil and Gas Sector Sustainability

Written by Sabrina Moreira Paes

Published on 23/06/2022 at 08:19

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Federal University of Ceará Creates Unprecedented Biolubricant with Petrobras and Will Be Patented as a Brazilian Creation

Victory for Brazilian Science! Researchers from the Federal University of Ceará have developed a plant-based biolubricant in partnership with Petrobras that works just like the conventional one, with the concept of sustainability. It is a step forward in the oil and gas sector in search of solutions to reduce the burning of fossil fuels derived from petroleum and the use of conventional lubricants.

Moreover, the constant increase in the price of petroleum-based fuels is making many people rethink the use of products from this source. Thus, the biolubricant would be an alternative and cheaper solution for engine maintenance without losing the efficiency of regular lubricants. Learn more about this completely Brazilian invention.

Understand the Role of Oil in Vehicle Engines with the Video Below

YouTube video — **The lubricant plays an essential role in increasing the engine’s lifespan and ensuring it operates properly | Reproduction — YouTube: União Motores**

Biolubricant Developed in Partnership with Petrobras Is Plant-Based and Made from Products Like Soy, Castor Bean, Sunflower, and Carnauba

The search for potential substitutes for petroleum-based products is the goal of various researchers, in favor of sustainability. Petrobras invests in research in this area, aiming to reduce environmental impacts.

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Biolubricant Created in Partnership with Petrobras Is Biodegradable and Ensures Sustainability

The lubricant, or oil, is widely used in vehicles as hydraulic fluids or to ensure the operation of the engine or compressors. However, a major issue remains the disposal of this material, as degradation in nature takes many years.

“Petroleum-based lubricants have a half-life of over 220 days; in the event of spillage or improper disposal, this product would take 220 days to degrade half of the mass in the medium.”

Murilo Luna, Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering at UFC and member of the Lubricant Research Center (2022)

However, the biolubricant developed in partnership with Petrobras promises degradation in up to 28 days due to its plant origin. This is unprecedented and allows for greater sustainability in the oil and gas sector, increasing competitive advantage.

It is worth noting that studies are still ongoing to catalyze and expedite production. However, the registration as a Brazilian invention has already been made through the patent registration, which was requested in 2018 and approved in May 2022. This gives Brazil ownership of the formula for producing this biolubricant to commercialize it and prevent others from copying the idea.

Brazilian Researchers Partnering With Petrobras Develop World-First Plant-Based Biolubricant for Engines, Advancing Oil and Gas Sector Sustainability

Federal University of Ceará Creates Unprecedented Biolubricant with Petrobras and Will Be Patented as a Brazilian Creation

Understand the Role of Oil in Vehicle Engines with the Video Below

Biolubricant Developed in Partnership with Petrobras Is Plant-Based and Made from Products Like Soy, Castor Bean, Sunflower, and Carnauba

Biolubricant Created in Partnership with Petrobras Is Biodegradable and Ensures Sustainability

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Brazilian Researchers Partnering With Petrobras Develop World-First Plant-Based Biolubricant for Engines, Advancing Oil and Gas Sector Sustainability

Federal University of Ceará Creates Unprecedented Biolubricant with Petrobras and Will Be Patented as a Brazilian Creation

Understand the Role of Oil in Vehicle Engines with the Video Below

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