Title:
Castor Oil as Feedstock to Recycle Post-consumed Clothes and its Application
Author(s):
Barot, A., Patel, C., Panchal, T., Patel, J., Sinha, V.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
Recent scenario demands environmentally adaptable routes for recycling synthetic polymeric waste. Also the demand of bio based products is increasing due to strict environmental laws. Finding a suitable way to recycle polyester is a worldwide concern due to its environmental impact and increasing volume of these materials produced in society. In the field of lubricants, much effort has been spent on substitution of petro-based raw materials by natural-based renewable ones. In this frame work, current paper shows the utilization of castor oil as replacement to diols in recycling of polyester waste. This in comparison with diols is renewable, easily available, environmental friendly, economically cheaper and hence sustainable indeed. Glycolyzed products were then used as base oil in the formulation of grease. Glycolyzed products were characterized by using various chemical and instrumental methods and prepared greases were evaluated for its tribological properties.
Keywords:
recycling, sustainability, castor oil, grease, tribological properties
Topic:
Biomass Conversion Technologies for Liquid and Gaseous Fuels, Chemicals and Materials
Subtopic:
Production and application of biobased chemicals
Event:
24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
3CV.2.74
Pages:
1233 - 1237
ISBN:
978-88-89407-165
Paper DOI:
10.5071/24thEUBCE2016-3CV.2.74
Price:
FREE
