[HTML][HTML] A review on latest trends in cleaner biodiesel production: Role of feedstock, production methods, and catalysts

P Maheshwari, MB Haider, M Yusuf, JJ Klemeš… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The rising world population and its corresponding energy demands pose a considerable
burden on natural energy sources. The exploitation of fossil fuels at such an alarming rate …

A review of the feedstocks, catalysts, and intensification techniques for sustainable biodiesel production

M Athar, S Zaidi - Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Due to the dwindling crude oil resources and the detrimental environmental effects of toxic
emissions from conventional diesel, biodiesel has gained importance over the last few years …

Effect of nanocatalysts on the transesterification reaction of first, second and third generation biodiesel sources-A mini-review

M Mofijur, SYA Siddiki, MBA Shuvho, F Djavanroodi… - Chemosphere, 2021 - Elsevier
Biodiesel is a fuel that has numerous benefits over traditional petrodiesel. The
transesterification process is the most popular method for biodiesel production from various …

A review on recent advancement in catalytic materials for biodiesel production

MR Avhad, JM Marchetti - Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 2015 - Elsevier
Biodiesel, which could be derived from plant oils and animal fats, is considered as a
promising substitute for petroleum diesel fuel because of its advantages, such as …

Enzymatic biodiesel: Challenges and opportunities

LP Christopher, H Kumar, VP Zambare - Applied Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
The chemical-catalyzed transesterification of vegetable oils to biodiesel has been
industrially adopted due to its high conversion rates and low production time. However, this …

Progress in biodiesel processing

M Balat, H Balat - Applied energy, 2010 - Elsevier
Biodiesel is a notable alternative to the widely used petroleum-derived diesel fuel since it
can be generated by domestic natural sources such as soybeans, rapeseeds, coconuts, and …

Advances in synthesis of biodiesel via enzyme catalysis: Novel and sustainable approaches

A Guldhe, B Singh, T Mutanda, K Permaul… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2015 - Elsevier
Biodiesel, a renewable fuel has a great potential in fulfilling an ever-increasing transport fuel
demand. The enzymatic conversion process of feedstock oil to biodiesel is greener when …

Progress in energy from microalgae: A review

A Bahadar, MB Khan - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2013 - Elsevier
Microalgae have great potential as renewable fuel sources, but a dire need exists for high-
level academic and industrial research into their growth and bioprocessing. New algae …

Biodiesel production from renewable feedstocks: Status and opportunities

VB Borugadda, VV Goud - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2012 - Elsevier
The increased demand for energy, climate change, and energy security concerns has driven
the research interest for the development of alternative fuel from plant origin. Biodiesel …

Towards a sustainable approach for development of biodiesel from plant and microalgae

B Singh, A Guldhe, I Rawat, F Bux - Renewable and sustainable Energy …, 2014 - Elsevier
The production of biodiesel can be accomplished using a variety of feedstock sources. Plant
and microalgae based feedstocks are prominent and are studied extensively. Plant based …