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Biodiesel

2012
Written by an accomplished author this book discusses all major aspects on the production and properties of biodiesel, but the main focus is on the two very important properties of oxidative stability and low-temperature flow. Examples of key chapters include: biodiesel properties, fuel specifications, oxidative stability and low-temperature flow ...
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Biodiesel Production by Microalgal Biotechnology

Renewable Energy, 2018
Biodiesel has received much attention in recent years. Although numerous reports are available on the production of biodiesel from vegetable oils of terraneous oil-plants, such as soybean, sunflower and palm oils, the production of biodiesel from ...
Guanhua Huang, Feng Chen, D. Wei, Xuewu Zhang, Gu Chen   +4 more
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Impact of various metal-oxide based nanoparticles and biodiesel blends on the combustion, performance, emission, vibration and noise characteristics of a CI engine

, 2020
With the burning of 1 L of diesel fuel, approximately 3 kg of greenhouse gas is released into the atmosphere. Therefore, it is of great importance to reduce emissions with some additives in diesel engines.
Ü. Ağbulut, M. Karagöz, S. Sarıdemir, A. Öztürk   +3 more
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A comprehensive review of physicochemical properties, production process, performance and emissions characteristics of 2nd generation biodiesel feedstock: Jatropha curcas

Fuel, 2021
Due to limited reserves of conventional fossil fuels and their negative impact on global climate and human health, researches are focused to find the alternate energy substitute.
Digambar Singh, D. Sharma, S. Soni, Chandrapal Singh Inda, Sumit Sharma, P. Sharma, Amit Jhalani   +6 more
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Recent advancement in biodiesel production methodologies using various feedstock: A review

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018
The over-exploitation of non-renewable resources leads to the depletion of energy reserves, as well as a rise in the price of petroleum-based fuels. Thus, there is a need to find suitable and sustainable substitutes for conventional fuels.
Indu Ambat, V. Srivastava, M. Sillanpää   +2 more
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Production and use of immobilized lipases in/on nanomaterials: A review from the waste to biodiesel production.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020
As a highly efficient and environmentally friendly biocatalyst, immobilized lipase has received incredible interest among the biotechnology community for the production of biodiesel. Nanomaterials possess high enzyme loading, low mass transfer limitation,
Le Zhong, Yuxiao Feng, Gaoyang Wang, Ziyuan Wang, M. Bilal, H. Lv, S. Jia, J. Cui   +7 more
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A robust possibilistic programming approach toward animal fat-based biodiesel supply chain network design under uncertain environment

Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021
The fast depletion of fossil fuels and adverse environmental impact from combustion has triggered an urgent need for new, cleaner, and sustainable energy resources.
M. S. Habib, O. Asghar, A. Hussain, Muhammad Imran, M. P. Mughal, B. Sarkar   +5 more
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Potential of fat, oil and grease (FOG) for biodiesel production: A critical review on the recent progress and future perspectives

, 2020
Wastewater discharges from restaurants, kitchens, food processing plants and slaughterhouses contain high proportion of fat, oil, and grease (FOG). Critical overview on the attractive features, current state, and needed advancements are timely essential ...
A. Abomohra, Mahdy Elsayed, S. Esakkimuthu, M. El-sheekh, D. Hanelt   +4 more
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A review of the feedstocks, catalysts, and intensification techniques for sustainable biodiesel production

, 2020
Due to the dwindling crude oil resources and the detrimental environmental effects of toxic emissions from conventional diesel, biodiesel has gained importance over the last few years as a clean, sustainable, and renewable energy resource.
Moina Athar, S. Zaidi
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Reactor technologies for biodiesel production and processing: A review

Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 2019
Diesel engines are preferred over spark ignition counterparts for heavy-duty applications and power generation plants because of their higher efficiency, durability, and productivity.
M. Tabatabaei, M. Aghbashlo, M. Dehhaghi, H. Panahi, A. Mollahosseini, M. Hosseini, Mohamad Mojarab Soufiyan   +6 more
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