Scientists Develop Borophene-Based Green Lubricant for Energy Efficiency
| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Research Institution | Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati (autonomous under Department of Science and Technology, DST) |
| Innovation | First-ever use of borophene (2D nanomaterial) as a high-performance lubricant additive in castor oil |
| Significance | Reduces friction and wear, major causes of energy loss and equipment failure in industrial machinery |
| Applications | Renewable energy systems, marine engineering, sustainable manufacturing, green lubrication technologies |