Current status and challenges in the heterogeneous catalysis for biodiesel production

A Mukhtar, S Saqib, H Lin, MUH Shah, S Ullah… - … and sustainable energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
The traditional method of biodiesel synthesis is costly on industrial scale. Hence,
heterogeneous catalysis is crucial in minimizing end-product costs thanks to high durability …

Biodiesel production from microalgae using lipase-based catalysts: current challenges and prospects

GF Mota, IG de Sousa, ALB de Oliveira… - Algal Research, 2022 - Elsevier
The excessive demand for fossil fuels has caused severe environmental impacts, such as
GHG-related effects and widespread pollution. Firstly, it is essential to identify the main …

[HTML][HTML] Performance and emission characteristics of biodiesel-blend in diesel engine: A review

Y Palani, C Devarajan, D Manickam… - Environmental …, 2022 - eeer.org
Many researchers delve for an alternative fuel to overcome the fossil fuel crisis. Developed
countries have embarked focus on renewable energy like wind energy, geothermal, biofuel …

Macroalgae and microalgae as a potential source for commercial applications along with biofuels production: a biorefinery approach

T Suganya, M Varman, HH Masjuki… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
Due to diminishing petroleum reserves and deleterious environmental consequences of
exhaust gases from fossil-based fuels, research on renewable and environment friendly …

Performance and emission characteristics of biodiesel–diesel blend and environmental and economic impacts of biodiesel production: A review

MM Hasan, MM Rahman - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
The objective of this review is to illustrate the properties, engine performance, and emission
characteristics of biodiesel–diesel blends employed in CI engines under different conditions …

A comprehensive review on biodiesel as an alternative energy resource and its characteristics

AE Atabani, AS Silitonga, IA Badruddin… - … and sustainable energy …, 2012 - Elsevier
As the fossil fuels are depleting day by day, there is a need to find out an alternative fuel to
fulfill the energy demand of the world. Biodiesel is one of the best available resources that …

Review of biodiesel composition, properties, and specifications

SK Hoekman, A Broch, C Robbins, E Ceniceros… - … and sustainable energy …, 2012 - Elsevier
Biodiesel is a renewable transportation fuel consisting of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME),
generally produced by transesterification of vegetable oils and animal fats. In this review, the …

Progress and future of biodiesel synthesis: Advancements in oil extraction and conversion technologies

B Karmakar, G Halder - Energy conversion and management, 2019 - Elsevier
Biodiesel has gained the forefront of our focus on renewable transportation fuels. This article
provides a comprehensive review on the sources used as feedstock and their classification …

A comparative review of alternative fuels for the maritime sector: Economic, technology, and policy challenges for clean energy implementation

Y Wang, LA Wright - World, 2021 - mdpi.com
Global maritime transportation is responsible for around 3% of total anthropogenic
greenhouse gas emissions and significant proportions of SOx, NOx, and PM emissions …

Effect of biodiesel on engine performances and emissions

J Xue, TE Grift, AC Hansen - Renewable and Sustainable energy reviews, 2011 - Elsevier
As a renewable, sustainable and alternative fuel for compression ignition engines, biodiesel
instead of diesel has been increasingly fueled to study its effects on engine performances …