Review of catalytic systems and thermodynamics for the Guerbet condensation reaction and challenges for biomass valorization [PDF]
, 2015 The Guerbet condensation reaction is an alcohol coupling reaction that has been known for more than a century. Because of the increasing availability of bio-based alcohol feedstock, this reaction is of growing importance and interest in terms of value ...
Gabriels, D +4 more
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Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeast Inocula Modulate the Volatile Profile of Spanish-Style Green Table Olive Fermentations [PDF]
, 2019 In this work, Manzanilla Spanish-style green table olive fermentations were inoculated with Lactobacillus pentosus LPG1, Lactobacillus pentosus Lp13, Lactobacillus plantarum Lpl15, the yeast Wickerhanomyces anomalus Y12 and a mixed culture of all them.
Arroyo López, Francisco Noé +5 more
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Influence of butanol addition on the CI engine performance fuelled with treated waste engine oil
International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 2021 Treated waste engine oil can be utilized as compression ignition fuel. An experimental study has been performed to overcome the limitations in fueling treated waste engine oil into diesel engine as fuel, by the addition of butanol, modification of nozzle
B. Prabakaran
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A Review of Isobutanol as a Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines
Energies, 2023 Isobutanol, one of the four isomers of butanol (C4H9OH), possesses some favorable properties that make it an attractive fuel for internal combustion engines.
André L. Olson +2 more
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Reduced chemistry for butanol isomers at engine-relevant conditions
, 2017 Butanol has received significant research attention as a second-generation biofuel in the past few years. In the present study, skeletal mechanisms for four butanol isomers were generated from two widely accepted, well-validated detailed chemical kinetic
Brady, Kyle B. +3 more
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Increased productivity of Clostridium acetobutylicum fermentation of acetone, butanol, and ethanol by pervaporation through supported ionic liquid membrane [PDF]
, 2008 Pervaporation proved to be one of the best methods to remove solvents out of a solvent producing Clostridium acetobutylicum culture. By using an ionic liquid (IL)-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) ultrafiltration membrane (pore size 60 nm), we could guarantee ...
Bahl, H. +4 more
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Influence of liquid surface tension (surfactants) on bubble formation at rigid and flexible orifices [PDF]
, 2004 The influence of liquid surface tension on the bubble formation from both rigid and flexible orifice has been investigated. The liquid phases under test are aqueous solutions with butanol or surfactants (cationic, non-ionic and anionic); static and ...
Hebrard, Gilles, Loubière, Karine
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Energies, 2022 Increasing environmental pollution is driving an increase in the production and use of biofuels. The cost price of biodiesel could be reduced by using low-quality oilseeds unfit for human consumption and by applying the simultaneous oil extraction and ...
Egle Sendzikiene +2 more
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Flash-Point prediction for binary partially miscible aqueous-organic mixtures [PDF]
, 2008 Flash point is the most important variable used to characterize fire and explosion hazard of liquids. Herein, partially miscible mixtures are presented within the context of liquid-liquid extraction processes and heterogeneous distillation processes ...
Chen, Chien Tsun +2 more
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023 The escalating waste generation rates, driven by population growth, urbanization, and consumption patterns, have made waste management a critical global concern with significant environmental, social, and economic repercussions.
Sampathkumar Palaniswamy +4 more
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