Production and Performance Evaluation of Shea Butter-Based Lubricating Grease
The overwhelming cost of conventional lubricants has instigated the need for alternatives in the engineering industry. This study identified the physicochemical properties of Shea butter made from the shea nut and their application as a bio-grease in the food processing and industrial sectors. Some...
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| author | Odusote Jamiu Oni H. Adeleke Adekunle Ikubanni Peter Omoniyi Peter Jen Tien-Chien Akinlabi Esther |
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| description | The overwhelming cost of conventional lubricants has instigated the need for alternatives in the engineering industry. This study identified the physicochemical properties of Shea butter made from the shea nut and their application as a bio-grease in the food processing and industrial sectors. Some preliminary tests were conducted to ascertain the combination of materials that will produce grease with the right consistency as the commercial product. Results on its physicochemical properties showed that shea butter was suitable for use as lube base oil. Best bio-grease was obtained with mass combinations of 80.0 g of Shea butter, 0.5 g of resin, 1.0 g of P.K.O, 1.5 g of calcium hydroxide, 8 g of stearic acid, 1.5 g of silicate, 1.5 g of sodium carbonate, 4 g of biochar, and 2 g of cellulose. The physicochemical properties observed were evaporation loss (1.2%), ash content (4%), moisture content (0%), flash point (146.5℃), fire point (155℃), pour point (25.9℃), and density (0.97 g/cm3). Most of the properties of the bio-grease were found to be comparable with conventional grease. In addition, since the bio-grease was produced from majorly edible sources and based on its properties, it could be classified as H3 food-grade grease. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5cd2f1c93ff244aba6d19017a23c01be2023-10-17T08:47:10ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422023-01-014300129710.1051/e3sconf/202343001297e3sconf_icmpc2023_01297Production and Performance Evaluation of Shea Butter-Based Lubricating GreaseOdusote Jamiu0Oni H.1Adeleke Adekunle2Ikubanni Peter3Omoniyi Peter4Jen Tien-Chien5Akinlabi Esther6Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, University of IlorinDepartment of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, University of IlorinDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Nile University of NigeriaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Landmark UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of JohannesburgDepartment of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of JohannesburgMechanical and Construction Engineering Department, Northumbria UniversityThe overwhelming cost of conventional lubricants has instigated the need for alternatives in the engineering industry. This study identified the physicochemical properties of Shea butter made from the shea nut and their application as a bio-grease in the food processing and industrial sectors. Some preliminary tests were conducted to ascertain the combination of materials that will produce grease with the right consistency as the commercial product. Results on its physicochemical properties showed that shea butter was suitable for use as lube base oil. Best bio-grease was obtained with mass combinations of 80.0 g of Shea butter, 0.5 g of resin, 1.0 g of P.K.O, 1.5 g of calcium hydroxide, 8 g of stearic acid, 1.5 g of silicate, 1.5 g of sodium carbonate, 4 g of biochar, and 2 g of cellulose. The physicochemical properties observed were evaporation loss (1.2%), ash content (4%), moisture content (0%), flash point (146.5℃), fire point (155℃), pour point (25.9℃), and density (0.97 g/cm3). Most of the properties of the bio-grease were found to be comparable with conventional grease. In addition, since the bio-grease was produced from majorly edible sources and based on its properties, it could be classified as H3 food-grade grease.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/67/e3sconf_icmpc2023_01297.pdf |
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| title | Production and Performance Evaluation of Shea Butter-Based Lubricating Grease |
| title_full | Production and Performance Evaluation of Shea Butter-Based Lubricating Grease |
| title_fullStr | Production and Performance Evaluation of Shea Butter-Based Lubricating Grease |
| title_full_unstemmed | Production and Performance Evaluation of Shea Butter-Based Lubricating Grease |
| title_short | Production and Performance Evaluation of Shea Butter-Based Lubricating Grease |
| title_sort | production and performance evaluation of shea butter based lubricating grease |
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