A systematic review on biofuel production and utilization from algae and waste feedstocks–a circular economy approach

V Praveena, LJ Martin, J Matijošius, F Aloui… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy demand on a global measure grows continuously due to increased population,
industrialization and economic growth. Fossil fuel resources that are currently available are …

Improvements in the stability of biodiesel fuels: recent progress and challenges

A Masudi, O Muraza, NWC Jusoh… - Environmental Science and …, 2023 - Springer
Fewer fossil fuel deposits, price volatility, and environmental concerns have intensified
biofuel-based studies. Saccharification, gasification, and pyrolysis are some of the potential …

A ranking scheme for biodiesel underpinned by critical physicochemical properties

SMA Rahman, IMR Fattah, S Maitra… - Energy Conversion and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Diminishing oil reserve, escalating energy dependence, and the environmental impact of
fossil fuel utilization has led to research on renewable energy resources with a cleaner …

Snail shell derived magnetic nanocatalysts for biodiesel production: Process optimization through response surface methodology, kinetics, and thermodynamic …

S Ao, HF Greer, LA Alghamdi, U Rashid, G Halder… - Biomass and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, calcium oxide-magnetite (CaO-Fe₃O₄) nanocomposites (NCs) were
synthesized from waste inorganic biomass (snail shells) using sequential calcination …

Enhanced the effects on improving the cold flow properties and oxidative stability of diesel-biodiesel blends by grafting antioxidant on PMA type pour point depressant

X Zhang, N Li, Z Wei, B Dai, H Lin, S Han - Fuel Processing Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
The commercialization and popularization of biodiesel are mainly restricted by the utilization
in cold areas and long-term storage due to the poor low-temperature fluidity and oxidation …

[HTML][HTML] Chemical and quality performance of biodiesel and petrol blends

I Simbi, UO Aigbe, OO Oyekola, OA Osibote - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of an appropriate fuel to run on a petrol compression ignition engine
conceptualises a low-temperature combustion strategy, which faces challenges. With the …

The Potential of Underutilized Plant Resources and Agricultural Wastes for Enhancing Biodiesel Stability: The Role of Phenolic‐Rich Natural Antioxidants

H Kahimbi, B Kichonge… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Growing concerns about energy security and environmental sustainability have fueled
demand for sustainable and renewable energy sources in recent years. Biodiesel, a …

[HTML][HTML] An overview of the production and prospect of polyhydroxyalkanote (PHA)-based biofuels: Opportunities and limitations

AR Akinwumi, OC Nwinyi, AO Ayeni, EF Ahuekwe… - Scientific African, 2022 - Elsevier
The significant challenges faced with the use of fossil fuel and its depleting effect have led to
discovering several means of generating alternative fuels known as biofuels. Based on the …

Root causes for low-temperature filter blocking at petrol stations–A field study

F Marcella, J Pichler, A Agocs, B Dewitz, T Drexler… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
Non-microbial filter blocking can be observed in filters of fuel dispensers that dispense
biodiesel B7 (diesel with 7% bio content). Initially, to identify the cause (s), an extensive …

Highly active MgP catalyst for biodiesel production and polyethylene terephthalate depolymerization

PA Gangotena, S Ponce, Á Gallo‐Córdova… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
A highly active heterogeneous catalyst was designed and employed for two relevant
transesterification reactions. ie biodiesel production and depolymerization of polyethylene …