Lubricants are substances available in solid, semi-solid, liquid, or gaseous states, and they play a crucial role in reducing friction and wear between moving surfaces. These substances are essential for ensuring smooth operations, maintaining the reliable performance of machinery, and reducing the likelihood of failures, all while contributing to energy conservation.
Lubricants are vital for industry as they reduce friction and wear in machine parts. However, their manufacture is currently unsustainable, with research into green alternatives in recent years seeking to address this issue.