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Transportation remains one of the largest contributors to global carbon dioxide emissions with the majority of vehicles using fossil-based fuels such as gasoline and diesel. Therefore, alternatives that come from a renewable feedstock and create fewer carbon emissions are urgently needed. Biodiesel, an alternative to fossil-based diesel fuel, can be produced from renewable or waste feedstocks such as biomass, animal fats and industrial wastes making it much more sustainable. However, challenges remain in improving and refining the properties of biodiesel, developing production processes and choosing feedstocks with optimal sustainability.
Focusing on recent advances in the areas of feedstocks for biodiesel, production processes, and testing and enhancement of properties, Developments in Biodiesel provides a balance between academic and industrial viewpoints across a range of topics. It is an ideal reference for both academics and industrialists interested in sustainable energy, sustainable fuels and biomass/waste valorisation.
Contents
Revisiting the Field of Biodiesel: An Overview;Overview of Feedstock for Biodiesel Production;Edible Oil-based Feedstock;Non-edible Vegetable Oil: A Viable Alternative for Biodiesel Production;Industry-waste Based Feedstock;Algae-based and Other Emerging Neat/Modified Feedstock;Overview of Biodiesel Production Processes;Developments in Homogeneous Catalytic Process;Development of Heterogeneous/Nano-catalysts in Biodiesel Production;Developments in Bio-catalytic Processes for Biodiesel Production;Non-catalytic Processes for Biodiesel Production;Overview and Testings of Fuel Properties of Biodiesel;Blending Strategies and Properties of Biodiesel;Organic/Natural Additives for Biodiesel;Inorganic and Nano-additives for Biodiesel;Computational Approaches to Biodiesel Production Process and Optimization: An Example of Neem Oil Methyl Esters