Evaluation of extreme pressure lubrication characteristics of bio-based palm kernel methyl ester against hydrogen engine oil
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
Published online on February 13, 2026
Abstract
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This study evaluates the extreme-pressure (EP) lubrication behaviour of palm kernel methyl ester (PKME) and a viscosity-modified blend containing ethylene–vinyl acetate (PKME + EVA), benchmarked against commercial hydrogen engine oil (H2EO). PKME was ...
This study evaluates the extreme-pressure (EP) lubrication behaviour of palm kernel methyl ester (PKME) and a viscosity-modified blend containing ethylene–vinyl acetate (PKME + EVA), benchmarked against commercial hydrogen engine oil (H2EO). PKME was ...