The results have shown the ester products yields have been significantly increased up to 93% with selectivity of 99% SFA-TMP tri-ester after the optimization process by using D-optimal design. The results for lubrication properties have shown that the SFA PFAD-based esters have low-temperature properties with pour points value in the range of 18–35 °C, flash point (270–310 °C), onset oxidative stability temperature (251–322 °C) and viscosity indices (115–131), respectively. The results showed that the presence of many esters functional groups in the molecule structure of SFA PFAD-based esters provides a positive impact on the lubrication properties. Overall, the results indicated that the SFA PFAD-based esters can be used as biolubricant base oils with pour point depressants. |
