Abstract Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is a statistical method to design
experiments and optimize the effect of process variables. RSM is based on the principles of …

Biodiesel is considered eco-friendly, biodegradable, non-toxic, and carbon-neutral fuel. It is
made from edible or non-edible oil feedstocks including other triglyceride sources. The …

The current energy crisis, depletion of fossil fuels, and global climate change have made it
imperative to find alternative sources of energy that are both economically sustainable and …

Ever-increasing population growth that demands more energy produces tremendous
pressure on natural energy reserves such as coal and petroleum, causing their depletion …

The extraction of municipal solid waste (MSW) provides a significant opportunity to manage
MSW while bolstering energy security. As a result, research in this area has gained traction …

Biodiesel use in homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines has the
potential to improve engine performance and combustion characteristics, while at the same …

Abstract In Paris Climate Agreement (COP 21) in December 2015, India committed to cut its
carbon (C) emissions by 30–35% of its GDP (gross domestic product) and attain 40% of …

The rising energy demand of the world due to rapidly expanding population and accelerated
industrialization is primarily satisfied by non-renewable fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are depleting …

Conventional petroleum-based lubricant resources are depleting rapidly, and their utilization
severely threatens the environment. Environmental sustainability emphasizes the need for …

The escalating global energy crisis coupled with environmental concerns has accelerated
the pursuit of renewable energy sources, with biodiesel emerging as a pivotal alternative to …