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 …

Ever-increasing population growth that demands more energy produces tremendous
pressure on natural energy reserves such as coal and petroleum, causing their depletion …

Excessive utilization of petroleum diesel has led to severe environmental pollution.
Biodiesel, which is greener and renewable, can be a potential alternative fuel. Biodiesel is …

Biomass has been long exploited as an anthropogenic energy source; however, the 21st
century challenges of energy security and climate change are driving resurgence in its …

The current use of world energy is gradually shifting to renewable energy due to climate
change concerns and environmental contamination. Renewable biomass energy is one of …

Process intensification is a valuable strategy to improve the performance of production
processes. It may allow reductions on costs and environmental impact, and enhancements …

Throughout history, distillation has been the most widespread separation method. However,
despite its simplicity and flexibility, distillation still remains very energy inefficient. Novel …

Biodiesel is a biodegradable and renewable source fuel and as such it contributes to the
reduction of environmental pollution. It is also nontoxic, produces less sulfur oxide emissions …

Biodiesel, comprising mono alkyl fatty acid esters or methyl ethyl esters, is an encouraging
option to fossil fuels or diesel produced from petroleum; it has comparable characteristics …

In the quest for a sustainable bio-based economy, biorefineries play a central role as they
involve the sustainable processing of biomass into marketable products and energy. This …