Potential impacts of ammonia/hydrogen on engine lubricants: A review

Carole Doncoeur , Lucia Giarracca-Mehl , Perrine Cologon , Christine Mounaïm-Rousselle

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Potential impacts of ammonia/hydrogen on engine lubricants: A review

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As intrinsically carbon-free molecules, ammonia and hydrogen are considered as fuels for internal combustion engines, mainly for long-distance or off-road applications. These alternative fuels have different combustion characteristics, reactivity, and exhaust gas compositions compared to conventional fuels, raising questions about the suitability of lubricants in engines operating with them. The impact of ammonia, hydrogen, and their blends on lubricants in internal combustion engines is a relatively new topic, with few reference studies available. However, degradation processes of lubricants have been studied in the context of hydrocarbon fuels, and in compressors using ammonia as a refrigerant, for example. This work presents a review of the literature on engine oil degradation phenomena in relation to ammonia and hydrogen combustion characteristics. In particular, it highlights the current state of knowledge regarding compatibility with unburnt gases, elevated nitrogen oxide levels, and water. Additionally, it summarizes the latest insights into the contribution of lubricants to pollutant emissions.

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lubricant / engine oil / hydrogen engine / ammonia engine

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Carole Doncoeur, Lucia Giarracca-Mehl, Perrine Cologon, Christine Mounaïm-Rousselle. Potential impacts of ammonia/hydrogen on engine lubricants: A review. Front. Energy DOI:10.1007/s11708-025-1031-3

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