Biological pretreatment for algal biomass feedstock for biofuel production

S Bhushan, U Jayakrishnan, B Shree, P Bhatt… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Addressing the ever-increasing global demand and limiting the dependency on exhaustible
fossil fuels led to the foundation for renewable energy research. Biomass obtained from …

[HTML][HTML] A review of major trends, opportunities, and technical challenges in biodiesel production from waste sources

MAI Malik, S Zeeshan, M Khubaib, A Ikram… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
As the world addresses the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, biodiesel
has surfaced as a viable alternative to conventional fossil fuels. The expansion of biodiesel …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of diesel-biodiesel fuel blends doped with zinc oxide nanoparticles on performance and combustion attributes of a diesel engine

M El-Adawy - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
To improve the fuel properties and enhance the overall characteristics of a diesel engine,
the current work assesses the performance and combustion attributes of a diesel engine …

A critical review of Madhuca indica as an efficient biodiesel producer: towards sustainability

S Sudalai, KJ Rupesh, MG Devanesan… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
The global rise in demand for crude oil and its derivatives has stemmed from population
growth and rapid industrialization. To address the environmental and energy issues, most …

Demystifying the enzymatic biodiesel: How lipases are contributing to its technological advances

JHC Wancura, M Brondani, MSN dos Santos… - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The enzymatic route for preparing biodiesel mediated by lipases (EC 3.1. 1.3, triacylglycerol
ester hydrolases) constitutes one of the main alternatives for biofuel synthesis. The …

Novel Copper Oxide Phyto-Nanocatalyst Utilized for the Synthesis of Sustainable Biodiesel from Citrullus colocynthis Seed Oil

A Aziz, M Ahmad, M Zafar, ARZ Gaafar, MS Hodhod… - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
The green chemistry method for nanocatalyst synthesis along with environmentally feasible
non-edible sources are promising alternatives to fossil fuels. The current study focuses on …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative review of biodiesel production and purification

WNAW Osman, MH Rosli, WNA Mazli… - Carbon Capture Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodiesel synthesis and purification are critical stages in the production process, continually
evolving to address environmental concerns and improve operational efficiency. Currently …

Energy, exergy and emission [3E] analysis of Mesua Ferrea seed oil biodiesel fueled diesel engine at variable injection timings

A Jain, BJ Bora, R Kumar, P Sharma, BJ Medhi… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Biofuels can be used in diesel engine for power generation to address the twin problems:
fossil fuel depletion and the rise of pollution. In this regard, the present work explores the …

A review of the strategy to promote microalgae value in CO2 conversion-lipid enrichment-biodiesel production

H Liu, TJ Liu, HW Guo, YJ Wang, R Ji, LL Kang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, remain the main source of global energy
supply. Not only the storage capacity is limited, but also the use of the ecological …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of phytosynthesized niobium oxide nanoparticle for efficient conversion of Grewia asiatica L. waste seed oil into sustainable fuel

O Emmanuel, M Ahmad, S Jabeen, S Ahmad… - Waste Management …, 2024 - Elsevier
The production of bioenergy and bioproducts from streams of biowaste has ignited interest
in fostering a circular economy worldwide. This study investigates the potential of …