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Brønsted acid functionalized melamine-supported porphyrin trimer for one-step synthesis of alkyl-12-hydroxyoctadecanoate under irradiation of LED light
Biodiesel obtained from castor oil is considered a green renewable resource and is an admirable substitute for petro-based diesel, which originated...
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An experimental study on transesterification process and emission analysis of diesel engine propelled with Capparis spinosa biodiesel
This work involves a detailed study on the transesterification process of waste and non-edible seed oil derived from Capparis spinosa (CSBD) to fuel...
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Detailed analysis on exploiting the low viscous waste orange peel oil and improving its usability by adding renewable additive: waste to energy initiative
The current work assesses the single-cylinder diesel engine fuelled with orange peel oil. The orange oil was extracted from waste orange peels by...
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Effect of ethanol additive on bio-mix biodiesels from a raw mixture of various feedstocks
This study presents a simple oil dilution method, known as the bio-mix approach, to enhance the saturated fatty acid levels of non-edible oils by...
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Biodiesel production from a non-edible source of royna (Aphanamixis polystachya) oil
BackgroundRapid consumption of fossil fuels as well as rising environmental deterioration caused by extreme CO 2 emissions has become crucial in...
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Sustainable valorization of Cascabela thevetia fruit peel and seed waste biomass: characterization and thermo-kinetic analysis
This study focuses on the evaluation of yellow oleander ( Cascabela thevetia ) or Kaner fruit peels and seeds, the non-edible biomass sources, for...
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The Effect of Alcohol Additives on Engine Performance and Emission Characteristics for Biodiesel–Diesel Blend Fuel in Compression Ignition Engine
The energy security issues due to the depletion of crude-based fuel (diesel) forced the energy and transport sectors to looking for the alternative...
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Thermal studies of biomass obtained from the seeds of Syzygium cumini and Cassia fistula L. and peel of Cassia fistula L. fruit
The potential of thermo-chemical performance of three biomass materials namely Syzygium cumini seeds (JP), Cassia fistula L. seed (AT), and Cassia...
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Isolation and characterization of novel micro cellulose from Azadirachta indica A. Juss agro-industrial residual waste oil cake for futuristic applications
Every year, the food industry generates a large amount of waste, which prompts researchers to come up with a solution to efficiently manage the issue...
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Biodiesel
Biodiesel is one of the most promising alternative fuels for diesel engines because of its biodegradable, oxygenated, sulfur-free, and renewable...
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Valorization of banana pseudostem as a catalyst for transesterification process and its optimization studies
Concerns over the diminution of conventional fossil fuels have insisted on the development of alternative renewable sources such as biodiesel due to...
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Optimization of long-term storage stability of Kusum biodiesel using herbal anti-oxidant
Currently, biodiesel is proclaimed as alternative fuel for compression ignition engines. However, poor oxidation stability of biodiesel is the major...
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Activated bentonite clay–based dry-wash purification of waste cooking oil biodiesel in comparison with a wet washing process
Biodiesel obtained by transesterification of vegetable oils and fats is an alternative for petro-diesel fuel. Purification of biodiesel is one of the...
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Molecular Mechanisms Behind the Plant/Microbe Induced Biofuel Production: Systems Biology Approach
Biofuel production by plants and microbial consortia often involves production or release of enzymes, which catalyze the transformation of simple...
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Epoxidation of unsaturated fatty acid–based palm oil via peracid mechanism as an intermediate product
The world consumption of raw materials has shifted from the use of non-renewable materials to renewable materials. Studies on greener epoxidation by...
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Plant-Based Biofuels
The largest share of organic carbon is stored on Earth in the form of plant biomass which contains a range of carbohydrate polymers such as cellulose...
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Biodiesel synthesis from transesterified Madhuca indica oil by waste egg shell–derived heterogeneous catalyst: parametric optimization by Taguchi approach
The present study investigates the synthesis of biodiesel from Madhuca indica oil (MIO) employing waste egg shell–derived heterogeneous catalyst. The...
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Microwave energy enhanced oil extraction from Millettia Ferruginea (Birbira) seed for biodiesel application: effects of microwave energy on oil extraction yield
The present study was undertaken to investigate the use of microwave energy for the pretreatment of Millettia ferruginea (Birbira) seed before oil...
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Effect of Injection Pressure on the Performance Characteristics of Double Cylinder Four-Stroke CI Engine Using Neem Bio-diesel
In the recent past, due to the depletion of fossil fuels, crude oil prices have been raised drastically due to which the researchers are urged to...
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Manufacturing of Biodiesel from Mahua (Madhuca Indica) Oil
In recent years, increased environmental awareness and energy shortages have encouraged researchers to investigate the possibility of using alternate...