Recent advances in heterogeneous catalysis for green biodiesel production by transesterification

JI Orege, O Oderinde, GA Kifle, AA Ibikunle… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Heterogeneous catalysis has provided a viable alternative to homogeneous catalysis for the
production of low-cost biodiesel fuel, overcoming the constraints of homogeneous catalysis …

Widely used catalysts in biodiesel production: a review

B Changmai, C Vanlalveni, AP Ingle, R Bhagat… - RSC …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
An ever-increasing energy demand and environmental problems associated with
exhaustible fossil fuels have led to the search for an alternative renewable source of energy …

Microwave-assisted biodiesel production using ZIF-8 MOF-derived nanocatalyst: A process optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics and life cycle cost analysis

JVL Ruatpuia, G Halder, S Mohan… - Energy Conversion and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study a novel, high surface area, and recyclable nano-size solid basic catalyst is
developed for the first time from ZIF-8 MOF-derived CaO/ZnO for the high-yielding …

A review of the feedstocks, catalysts, and intensification techniques for sustainable biodiesel production

M Athar, S Zaidi - Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Due to the dwindling crude oil resources and the detrimental environmental effects of toxic
emissions from conventional diesel, biodiesel has gained importance over the last few years …

Bio-derived catalysts for production of biodiesel: A review on feedstock, oil extraction methodologies, reactors and lifecycle assessment of biodiesel

PR Yaashikaa, PS Kumar, S Karishma - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
The deleterious condition of the ecosystem due to the extensive utilization of fossil fuels has
resulted in the production of biodiesel. Currently, research is being progressed for finding …

Ultrasound-assisted conversion of waste frying oil into biodiesel using Al-doped ZnO nanocatalyst: Box-Behnken design-based optimization

B Maleki, H Esmaeili - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
In this research, ZnO and ZnO@ Al nanocatalysts were synthesized and utilized to fabricate
biodiesel from waste frying oil (WFO). The structural features of these nanocatalysts were …

[HTML][HTML] Advancements in sustainable biodiesel production: A comprehensive review of bio-waste derived catalysts

N Anil, PK Rao, A Sarkar, J Kubavat, S Vadivel… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Preparation of a heterogeneous catalyst from moringa leaves as a sustainable precursor for biodiesel production

JL Aleman-Ramirez, J Moreira, S Torres-Arellano… - Fuel, 2021 - Elsevier
Biodiesel synthesis requires both feedstock diversification and sustainable heterogeneous
catalyst precursors to impact its viability. This study is focused on the development of a …

Kinetics studies of sustainable biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha curcas oil by exploiting bio-waste derived CaO-based heterogeneous catalyst via microwave heating …

KTT Amesho, YC Lin, CE Chen, PC Cheng… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Waste oyster shells (WOS) have been progressively becoming a significant environmental
issue, specifically in terms of solid waste management, which is one of the considerable …

Recent advances and challenges in the utilization of nanomaterials in transesterification for biodiesel production

C Pandit, S Banerjee, S Pandit, D Lahiri, V Kumar… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Due to diminishing fossil fuel supplies and rising energy needs, there has been an ever-
increasing demand for renewable energy sources. The available renewable energy …