Diesel engines are preferred over spark ignition counterparts for heavy-duty applications
and power generation plants because of their higher efficiency, durability, and productivity …

The nature of alcohol and alcohol to oil molar ratio plays an important role on the method of
biodiesel production. As a result, this paper examined different alcohols commonly used for …

Water and energy have always been crucial for the world's social and economic growth.
Their supply and use must be sustainable. This review discusses opportunities for …

Biodiesel has emerged as one of the best potential renewable energy sources to replace
current petroleum-based diesel. It is a sustainable, biodegradable and non-toxic diesel fuel …

Fossil fuel resources are decreasing daily. Biodiesel fuels are attracting increasing attention
worldwide as blending components or direct replacements for diesel fuel in vehicle engines …

Homogeneous acid catalysts received wide acceptability because of their fast reaction rates.
However, postproduction costs incurred from aqueous quenching, wastewater and loss of …

This review paper summarizes the current state-of-the-art of the chemical transformation of
oils/fats (ie, triacylglycerols) to the use of biofuels or bio-lubricants in the means of transport …

The reduction of oil resources and the consequent increasing price of oil distillates as well
as the environmental concerns of conventional fuels has renewed and increased interest on …

The 1st generation of biofuels stemming from sugar cane, rape or corn is commercially
established today and holds a considerable market share as a drop-in fuel. However, due to …

Abstract Fat Cats: The production of biodiesel from vegetable oils and animal fats through
transesterification and cracking is an emerging sector of the modern chemical industry …