Abstract
In this paper, the boundary and elastohydrodynamic lubricating behaviour of glycerol and its aqueous solutions are discussed in both rolling and sliding contacts with a view on assessing the use of glycerol as a green lubricant. To understand the lubricating mechanism, the film thickness of glycerol and its aqueous solutions were studied at different velocities. The results show that the viscosity of glycerol can be controlled for a wide range by adding different amounts of water. The lubricating behaviour of glycerol in all lubricating regimes can be improved by adding water. The results suggest that glycerol aqueous solutions have great potential to replace rapeseed oils as environmentally friendly base oils in several applications.
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