Biodegradable/Biobased Lubricants and Greases
Biodegradable/Biobased Lubricants and Greases. Lou A. T. Honary, University of Northern Iowa. The use of vegetable oils and animal fats for lubrication purposes has been practiced for many years. With the discovery of petroleum and the availability of inexpensive oils, alternatives became unattractive and were left by the wayside.