Synthesis of fatty acid derivatives as potential biolubricants and their physical properties and boundary lubrication performances

iv CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1 Rationale Literature Review Dissertation organization References 1 4 9 9 CHAPTER 2. MELTING POINTS AND VISCOSITIES OF FATTY ACID ESTERS THAT ARE POTENTIAL TARGETS FOR ENGINEERED OILSEED 14 Abstract Introduction Materials and methods Results and discussion Acknowledgement References Tables and figures 14 15 15 19 24 24 26Introduction Materials and methods Results and discussion Acknowledgement References Tables and figures 14 15 15 19 24 24 26 CHAPTER 3. SYNTHESIS OF RICINOLEATE ESTERS AS POTENTIAL BIOLUBRICANTS AND THEIR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 29 Abstract Introduction Materials and methods Results and discussion Acknowledgement References Tables and figures 29 30 31 36 41 41 43Introduction Materials and methods Results and discussion Acknowledgement References Tables and figures 29 30 31 36 41 41 43 CHAPTER 4. MELTING POINTS AND VISCOSITIES OF VARIOUS DIOL AND POLYOL ESTERS AS POTENTIAL BIOLUBRICANTS 49 Abstract Introduction Materials and methods Results and discussion Acknowledgement References Tables and figures 49 50 51 54 60 60 62Introduction Materials and methods Results and discussion Acknowledgement References Tables and figures 49 50 51 54 60 60 62