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 …

A comprehensive review on the current trends, challenges and future prospects for sustainable mobility

T Jeyaseelan, P Ekambaram, J Subramanian… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Internal combustion engines power the great majority of automobiles on the road today.
However, the challenges of complying with other propulsion systems and near-zero …

A new model for the use of renewable electricity to reduce carbon dioxide emissions

A Mostafaeipour, A Bidokhti, MB Fakhrzad… - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Climate change and global warming have been a focus of attention in several countries in
recent years. Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) are one of the most significant contributors …

RSM modeling of different amounts of nano-TiO2 supplementation to a diesel engine running with hemp seed oil biodiesel/diesel fuel blends

S Uslu, S Simsek, H Simsek - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, experiments were performed on a single-cylinder diesel engine to define the
optimum nanoparticle ratio using the response surface methodology. The experimental fuels …

[HTML][HTML] Reducing carbon emissions of a multi-stage smart production for biofuel towards sustainable development

ASH Kugele, B Sarkar - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Governmental mandates and financial benefits are the leading factors that encourage any
industrialist to adopt sustainable practices and environmental measures. Carbon emissions …

[HTML][HTML] Improving the combustion and emission performance of a diesel engine powered with mahua biodiesel and TiO2 nanoparticles additive

CJ Sarma, P Sharma, BJ Bora, DK Bora… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The dwindling air quality and diminishing fossil fuel reserves have led to an increase in the
need for alternative sources of fuel. Biodiesel derived from animal/plant sources seems to be …

Influence of blending additives in biodiesel on physiochemical properties, engine performance, and emission characteristics

A Gaur, G Dwivedi, P Baredar, S Jain - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Fossil fuel depletion led researchers to find alternative fuel to the Compression Ignition (CI)
engines. Biodiesel has emerged as an eco-friendly, clean, and sustainable alternative which …

Soot formation in high-pressure combustion: Status and challenges

H Chu, J Qi, S Feng, W Dong, R Hong, B Qiu, W Han - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Combustion of hydrocarbon fuels lacks accurate and detailed reaction mechanisms, and the
majority of flame research is focused on atmospheric conditions, with little progress made in …

Sustainable biodiesel production from waste cooking oil: ANN modeling and environmental factor assessment

F Fangfang, A Alagumalai, O Mahian - Sustainable Energy Technologies …, 2021 - Elsevier
Biodiesel, the most suitable diesel fuel alternative, is currently gaining popularity due to its
advantages and potential environmental protection. Besides, one of the environmental …

Combustion, performance, and emission behaviors of biodiesel fueled diesel engine with the impact of alumina nanoparticle as an additive

SS Kumar, K Rajan, V Mohanavel, M Ravichandran… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The objective of this research work is to evaluate the performance, combustion, and exhaust
emissions of a variable compression ratio diesel engine utilizing diesel 25% rubber seed …