Increases in biodiesel production have led to a surplus of crude glycerol, which represents a
major bottleneck in the biodiesel production chain and has created new challenges to its …

In this work some relevant processes for the preparation of liquid hydrocarbon fuels and fuel
additives from cellulose, hemicellulose and triglycerides derived platform molecules are …

The demand for petroleum has been rising rapidly due to increasing industrialization and
modernization. This economic development has led to a huge demand for energy, most of …

Glycerol is a by-product of biodiesel, soap and fatty acid manufacturing plants, which are
now facing sustainability threats and a reduction in prices in the market due to its oversupply …

Depletion of non-renewable energy sources such as coal and natural gas is paving the way
to generate alternative energy sources. Hydrogen, a very promising alternative energy has …

Biodiesel production through transesterification of vegetable oils and animal fats is rapidly
increasing due to strong governmental policies and incentives. However, corresponding …

Due to the shortage of the conventional fossil fuels and air pollution from combustion, new,
sustainable and cleaner fuel resources are urgently required. Biodiesel has been introduced …

Glycerol as a by-product of biodiesel production shows a develo** renewable bio-derived
feedstock, which could be applied as a source for obtaining products with higher added …

The boom of the biodiesel industry has ramped up global glycerol production. Unfortunately,
a large portion of the glycerol generated by this growing industry is recklessly discharged …

Crude glycerol is a low-value byproduct which is primarily obtained from the biodiesel
production process. Its composition is significantly different from that of pure glycerol. Crude …