Biofuels are being promoted as a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels as they could help to
reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the related climate change impact from …

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

High lipid content and excellent CO 2 fixation capability of microalgae by photosynthesis
have made microalgal biodiesel (BD) a promising carbon-neutral fuel. Nonetheless, the …

Culturing of microalgae as an alternative feedstock for biofuel production has received a lot
of attention in recent years due to their fast growth rate and ability to accumulate high …

Abstract Background Oil palm, Elaeis guineensis, is by far the most important global oil crop,
supplying about 40% of all traded vegetable oil. Palm oils are key dietary components …

Fossil fuel depletion, environmental concerns, and steep hikes in the price of fossil fuels are
driving scientists to search for alternative fuels. The characteristics of biodiesel have made …

The cost of biodiesels varies depending on the feedstock, geographic area, methanol prices,
and seasonal variability in crop production. Most of the biodiesel is currently made from …

The use of different input data, functional units, allocation methods, reference systems and
other assumptions complicates comparisons of LCA bioenergy studies. In addition …

Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that can produce lipids, proteins and
carbohydrates in large amounts over short periods of time. These products can be …

The present global economy downturn affects every corner of the world including the
vehicular fuel industry. This paper highlights some of the perspectives for the biodiesel …