The present invention is generally directed to methods of making diester-based lubricant compositions, wherein formation of diester species proceeds via esterification of epoxide intermediates, and wherein the epoxide intermediates are generated via an enzymatically-driven mechanism. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value (e.g., Fischer-Tropsch (FT) olefins and/or alcohols) so as to produce high value diester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such diester-based lubricants are derived from FT olefins and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation.
本发明通常涉及制备二酯基润滑剂组合物的方法,其中通过环氧中间体的酯化反应形成二酯物种,并且环氧中间体是通过酶驱动机制生成的。在某些实施例中,制备这种二酯基润滑剂的方法利用
生物质前体和/或低价值(例如,费舍尔-特罗普什(FT)烯烃和/或醇)以生产高价值的二酯基润滑剂。在某些实施例中,这种二酯基润滑剂是由FT烯烃和
脂肪酸衍生而来的。这些
脂肪酸可以来自
生物质源(即
生物质,可再生源)或可以通过氧化FT醇衍生。