Heterogeneous catalytic transesterification for biodiesel production: Feedstock properties, catalysts and process parameters

DT Oyekunle, M Barasa, EA Gendy, SK Tiong - Process Safety and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, biodiesel has attracted increasing interest as a substitute for fossil fuels.
However, the cost of producing biodiesel is far greater than that of fossil fuels. As a means of …

[HTML][HTML] Machine learning approaches to modeling and optimization of biodiesel production systems: State of art and future outlook

NB Ishola, EI Epelle, E Betiku - Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the main limitations to the economic sustainability of biodiesel production remains
the high feedstock cost. Modeling and optimization are crucial steps to determine if …

Prediction of biodiesel yield employing machine learning: interpretability analysis via Shapley additive explanations

P Agrawal, R Gnanaprakash, SH Dhawane - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
Bioenergy is a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources. However, production
is limited by the complexities of the process and is also time consuming. Recent …

Enhancing diesel engine efficiency and emission performance through oxygenated and non-oxygenated additives: A comparative study of alcohol and cycloalkane …

H Deviren - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
This study evaluates the impact of renewable fuel additives on diesel engine performance,
combustion, and emissions. Safflower seed oil was converted into biodiesel (BD) through …

Enhanced conversion of non-edible Jatropha oil to biodiesel utilizing highly reusable Mg decorated CoFe2O4 nanocatalyst: Optimization by RSM

X Yang, W Liu, R Zhao, A Raise - Industrial Crops and Products, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper aims to develop a novel and efficient magnetic nanocatalyst for producing
biodiesel from Jatropha oil. Therefore, Mg@ CoFe 2 O 4 nanocomposite as a retrievable …

Combined production of biofuel precursors, platform chemicals, and catalyst material from the integral processing of rice bran

JHC Wancura, M Albarello, SR Hollas, A Schulz… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research reports first-time results regarding the complete processing of rice bran
through the combination of extraction, processing hydrothermal, sulfonation, and trans …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization and kinetic studies for biodiesel production from dairy waste scum oil via microwave assisted transesterification

SAM Johari, MAA Farid, M Ayoub, NA Rashidi… - … Technology & Innovation, 2024 - Elsevier
This study presents an investigation of the optimization and kinetic aspects of the microwave
(MW) heating transesterification process for converting dairy waste scum oil (DWSO) into …

[HTML][HTML] Kernel-based biodiesel production from non-edible oil seeds: techniques, optimization, and environmental implications

KM Sambasivam, P Kuppan, LS Laila, V Shashirekha… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biodiesel represents a renewable alternative to conventional diesel, offering comparable
potential. This paper delves into the production of biodiesel from non-edible oil seeds …

[HTML][HTML] An experimental and ANN analysis of ammonia energy integration in biofuel powered low-temperature combustion engine to enhance cleaner combustion

K Ramalingam, S Vellaiyan, B Nagappan… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the pursuit of global net-zero emissions targets and cleaner combustion technologies,
researchers are increasingly turning to innovative solutions. Ammonia, as a carbon-free fuel …

[HTML][HTML] A review of biodiesel cold flow properties and its improvement methods: Towards sustainable biodiesel application

YS Pradana, IGBN Makertihartha, A Indarto, T Prakoso… - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Significant concerns over energy security and environmental impact reduction will drive all
stakeholders to generate proper alternative energies. Biodiesel is a prospective cleaner …