Recent advances in heterogeneous catalysis for green biodiesel production by transesterification

JI Orege, O Oderinde, GA Kifle, AA Ibikunle… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Heterogeneous catalysis has provided a viable alternative to homogeneous catalysis for the
production of low-cost biodiesel fuel, overcoming the constraints of homogeneous catalysis …

Microalgae an ecofriendly and sustainable wastewater treatment option: Biomass application in biofuel and bio-fertilizer production. A review

F Hussain, SZ Shah, H Ahmad, SA Abubshait… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Rapidly growing industrialization and depletion of non-renewable fossil fuel has led to
finding alternative viable renewable resources to meet the growing energy demand with less …

A review on biodiesel production using various heterogeneous nanocatalysts: Operation mechanisms and performances

Y Zhang, L Duan, H Esmaeili - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to food shortages and increasing fuel prices, scientists are trying to find suitable
feedstocks for biodiesel production that do not divert food products to bioenergy. Although …

Current developments in esterification reaction: A review on process and parameters

Z Khan, F Javed, Z Shamair, A Hafeez, T Fazal… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Esters are among the highest volume of industrial organic compounds produced. They are
frequently employed in various domestic and industrial processes. Fischer esterification …

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 …

Heterogeneous base catalysts: Synthesis and application for biodiesel production–A review

M Jayakumar, N Karmegam, MP Gundupalli… - Bioresource …, 2021 - Elsevier
Recently, much research has been carried out to find a suitable catalyst for the
transesterification process during biodiesel production where heterogeneous catalysts play …

Current trends in biodiesel production technologies and future progressions: A possible displacement of the petro-diesel

F Akram, I ul Haq, SI Raja, AS Mir, SS Qureshi… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The rising energy demand of the world due to rapidly expanding population and accelerated
industrialization is primarily satisfied by non-renewable fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are depleting …

A critical review on the economic aspects and life cycle assessment of biodiesel production using heterogeneous nanocatalysts

H Esmaeili - Fuel Processing Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
Rising global prices, increasing energy demand, and increasing greenhouse gas have led
to the use of biodiesel fuel. Biodiesel fuel is a suitable alternative to diesel in diesel engines …

An overview on advancements in biobased transesterification methods for biodiesel production: Oil resources, extraction, biocatalysts, and process intensification …

SK Bhatia, RK Bhatia, JM Jeon, A Pugazhendhi… - Fuel, 2021 - Elsevier
Biodiesel is a non-toxic renewable energy source that is gaining attention globally owing to
its direct applicability in preexisting engines without any modification. Various technologies …

Review on transesterification of non-edible sources for biodiesel production with a focus on economic aspects, fuel properties and by-product applications

S Rezania, B Oryani, J Park, B Hashemi… - Energy Conversion and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Biodiesel has privileges than conventional diesel fuel because of its low toxicity,
renewability, and eco-friendly properties. Biodiesel is produced from various edible and non …