Biofuels,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 21
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
Biodiesel
is
mainly
produced
from
various
bio-based
sources,
including
vegetable
oils,
waste
cooking
oil,
and
more,
by
esterification
transesterification
processes
using
a
suitable
catalyst
–
preferably
heterogeneous
as
it
more
beneficial
in
terms
of
reusability,
recovery,
product
purity,
production
cost.
Different
feedstocks
are
used
for
the
biodiesel,
with
oil
emerging
promising
feedstock.
offers
several
advantages,
reduced
viscosity,
higher
flash
point,
elevated
cetane
number,
biodegradability,
non-toxicity,
lower
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Additionally,
exhibits
shorter
ignition
times
greater
combustion
efficiency,
making
favorable
prolonging
engine
lifespan.
However,
concerns
regarding
use
biodiesel
have
primarily
revolved
around
its
quality
potential
long-term
impacts
on
diesel
vehicles.
Therefore,
chemical
modification
methods
been
explored
to
address
this
issue,
being
most
commonly
utilized
approaches.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
current
state
knowledge
recent
advancements
synthesizes
findings
wide
range
research
articles,
focusing
key
aspects
such
feedstock
selection,
conversion
technologies,
environmental
economic
viability
toward
circular
economy
Ghana.
Sustainable Energy & Fuels,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(2), С. 338 - 400
Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2024
The
review
sheds
light
on
the
various
types
of
biorefineries
and
feedstocks
employed,
along
with
highlighting
major
fuels
targeted
from
these
feedstocks,
before
discussing
conversion
processes.
ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(1), С. 41 - 55
Опубликована: Март 31, 2024
In
the
pursuit
for
sustainable
energy
solutions,
biodiesel
has
come
to
prominence
as
an
alternative
petroleum-derived
diesel.
This
review
delves
into
cutting-edge
developments
in
production
of
biodiesel,
emphasizing
use
waste
cooking
oils
(WCOs)
environmentally
friendly
raw
material.
Incorporating
process
not
only
tackles
environmental
issues
associated
with
improper
disposal
but
also
adheres
principles
a
circular
economy.
manuscript
covers
various
methods
and
technologies
converting
WCOs
high-quality
economic
viability
benefits.
It
discusses
potential
WCO-derived
meet
stringent
fuel
standards
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Significant
progress
been
made
using
generate
energy,
aligning
broader
initiatives
focused
on
renewable
economy
principles.
summary,
utilization
presents
opportunity
shift
away
from
reliance
fossil
fuels,
thereby
fostering
practices
sustainability
goals.
Biofuels,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 21
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
Biodiesel
is
mainly
produced
from
various
bio-based
sources,
including
vegetable
oils,
waste
cooking
oil,
and
more,
by
esterification
transesterification
processes
using
a
suitable
catalyst
–
preferably
heterogeneous
as
it
more
beneficial
in
terms
of
reusability,
recovery,
product
purity,
production
cost.
Different
feedstocks
are
used
for
the
biodiesel,
with
oil
emerging
promising
feedstock.
offers
several
advantages,
reduced
viscosity,
higher
flash
point,
elevated
cetane
number,
biodegradability,
non-toxicity,
lower
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Additionally,
exhibits
shorter
ignition
times
greater
combustion
efficiency,
making
favorable
prolonging
engine
lifespan.
However,
concerns
regarding
use
biodiesel
have
primarily
revolved
around
its
quality
potential
long-term
impacts
on
diesel
vehicles.
Therefore,
chemical
modification
methods
been
explored
to
address
this
issue,
being
most
commonly
utilized
approaches.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
current
state
knowledge
recent
advancements
synthesizes
findings
wide
range
research
articles,
focusing
key
aspects
such
feedstock
selection,
conversion
technologies,
environmental
economic
viability
toward
circular
economy
Ghana.
