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Carbon footprint of four bioethanol cropping systems in a temperate region Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 M. Bustamante–Silveira, Guillermo Siri–Prieto, Sebastián R. Mazzilli, Leonidas Carrasco-Letelier
Under the EU Renewable Energy Directive (2009/28/EC), estimating biofuel GHG emissions is essential to gauge emissions reductions compared to fossil fuels. Within this framework, the carbon footpri...
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Electrogenic properties of Bacillus paramycoidesNBPP1 strain as a biocatalyst in the microbial fuel cell Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Palash Pan, Nandan Bhattacharyya
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are indeed a promising technology with the potential to address energy shortages and environmental pollution simultaneously. MFC utilizes the metabolic activities of mic...
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Centralized or decentralized? How to exploit Sweden’s agricultural biomethane potential Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Marcus Gustafsson
The agricultural sector holds great potential for contributing to European biomethane production, but how to best exploit it is still not clear. This study compares three technical solutions for pr...
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Catalytic conversion of chicken fats into fuel grade hydrocarbons Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Sourav Sutradhar, Md Razaul Karim, Md Zakir Hossain
Fatty acid is considered as a renewable source for producing transportation fuel. As there is an ongoing price hike of diesel and kerosene as well as a lack of sustainable fuel to mitigate global c...
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The comparative financial feasibility analysis and the environmental impacts of sugarcane-based bioethanol production in South Africa Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 L. M. Mvelase, S. R. D. Ferrer
The objective of this paper was to determine the financial feasibility and environmental implications of bioethanol production from sugarcane in South Africa. The financial feasibility objectives w...
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Production and characterization of biodiesel from Cascabela thevetia oil using synthesized hierarchically kaolin-based zeolite A catalysts Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 R. A. Usman, A. S. Kovo, A. S. Abdulkareem, M. U. Garba
Ever-increasing energy demands and environmental issues related to the depletion of fossil fuels have motivated a search for renewable energy sources. Biodiesel has emerged as an environmentally fr...
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The potential production of biofuel from Sargassum sp.: turning the waste catastrophe into an opportunity Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Samuel Kofi Tulashie, Clement Akonnor Osei, Rebecca Kwofie, Mavis Olayemi Olorunyomi, Hope Attagba, Oscar Opoku Boateng, Richard Adade, Precious Mattah
This study employs the potential for biofuel production from Sargassum sp. (macroalgae) addressing the environmental challenges it poses to coastal communities worldwide. Sargassum, obtained from s...
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An innovative methodology for determining the energy potential of sanitary landfills in regions with seasonal waste generation Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Gustavo Henrique Araujo dos Santos, Reginaldo Geremias, Kátia Cilene Rodrigues Madruga
Traditional methods use annual periodicity of municipal solid waste (MSW) sent to the landfill. These methods do not produce adequate results for landfills that receive MSW with seasonality during ...
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Graphene oxide-catalyzed microwave-assisted esterification of oleic acid to biodiesel Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Kübra Bilik, Gürbüz Çomak, Özgür Sönmez
The combination of graphene oxide (GO) catalyst and microwave (MW) heating was applied for the esterification of oleic acid with methanol to synthesize methyl oleate. GO was synthesized using the m...
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Enhancing sustainability: co-pyrolysis of date palm branches and wastewater microalgae for tailored biochar production Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Ali Akhtar, Ivo Jiříček, Vladimir Krepl, Abbas Mehrabadi, Tatiana Ivanova
The use of waste products in different applications contains prime importance in today’s research and industry. Researchers are working on producing innovative technologies and processes to utilize...
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Experimental study and analysis of the effect of detergent on the production of biogas from toilet drainage system linked to biogas digester in Ethiopia Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Ashebir Merkeb Gizaw, Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Kuleni Diro Diriba, Tarekegn Limore Binchebo
A biogas reactor that is coupled to a Toilet drainage system collects, stores, and treats excreta through the anaerobic digestion process. According to the data collected, cleaning agents directly ...
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Characterization of hybrid charcoal briquettes from date palm and pistachio residues and bio-based binders Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Azadeh Nikkhah Shahmirzadi, Saeed Kazemi Najafi, Habibollah Younesi
As a solid biofuel, briquette is a renewable energy technology that has attracted enormous attention in the sustainable energy sector and can replace fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...
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Modeling and simulation of an integrated bioethanol-hydrogen production process Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Olalekan S. Alade
Hydrogen (H2) production from renewable feedstocks such as bioethanol represents one of the sustainable and environmentally benign methods of making the proposed utilization of H2 as energy carrier...
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Characterization of briquettes derived from water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and khat (Catha edulis Forsk) wastes around Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Desta Mulu, Fantaw Yimer, George Opande
The objective of this research was to characterize briquettes produced from khat and water hyacinth as a substitute for traditional energy sources. Khat and water hyacinth samples were collected fr...
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Extraction and characterisation of lignin from residues of Mexican Ocote pine (Pinus montezumae Lamb.) for biofuel production Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Ernesto García-Cisneros, Fabián S. Mederos-Nieto, Raúl Hernández-Altamirano, Mario A. González-Espinosa, Vanessa Castillejos-Torres
The objective of this research was to extract lignin from residual lignocellulosic biomass of Ocote pine softwood (Pinus montezumae Lamb.) in the south-southwestern region of the Mexican Republic a...
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Hydrogen production via gasification of corn stover: modeling and simulation using Aspen Plus® Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Saufishan T A, Abdul Rafey, Faisal Zia Siddiqui
The gasification of biomass is one of the most promising technologies for the sustainable production of hydrogen. Although several studies have been conducted on biomass gasification, a detailed nu...
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Eucalyptus bark ash removal by acetic acid leaching: response surface optimization and slagging/fouling tendency evaluation Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Jiacheng Lu, Dachao Ma, Zhuang Liu, Boyang Zhang, Qingnian Zhang, Zhou Zhou, Hongchang Hu, Lizhong Fu, Qingge Feng
The inorganic matters in biomass contain quite a lot of alkali and alkaline-earth metals (AAEMs) which cause slagging/fouling while combustion, limiting the utilization of biomass. This study inves...
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Navigating prospects and challenges for green fuels for achieving economical, environmental and ecological resilience: a scientific review Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Christopher Tunji Oloyede, Olukunle Elijah Itabiyi, Oluwakunmi Adewemimo Popoola, Simeon Olatayo Jekayinfa, Michael Adeolu Olaniyan, Ademola Oyejide Adebayo, Oyetola Ogunkunle, Mohd Faiz Muaz Ahmad Zamri, Islam Md Rizwanul Fattah
This review explores the potential of green fuels, derived from biological sources, as a viable replacement for conventional fossil fuels. Green fuels offer significant environmental benefits, incl...
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Extraction of bioethanol from fermentation broth and valorization of the vinasse for biogas production Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Jerome Undiandeye, Joseph Nwabanne, Ishioma Egun, Silas Kiman, Ebenezer Leke Odekanle
An effective ethanol extraction from fermentation broths and further utilization of the waste streams for biogas production can enhance the overall efficiency of the biorefinery process. In the pre...
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A critical review on sustainable biohydrogen production Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 J. B. Veeramalini, P. Senthil Kumar, I. Aberna Ebenezer Selvakumari, R. Sheshatheri, S. Sarumathi, Ann Maria Bobby, Gayathri Rangasamy
The technologies of microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) and microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have a great promise for treating wastewater and to produce the sustainable energy. This review has been disc...
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High potential low-cost crude enzymes from Algerian fungal strains for plant polysaccharides hydrolysis Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Ourdia Bouzid, Amina Allouache, Ronald P. de Vries, Dalila Zitouni, Isabelle Benoit-Gelber, Jos Houbraken, Majda Amina Aziza
Fungi secrete large enzyme sets, such as glycosyl hydrolases (GH) capable of targeting plant polymers, making them a valuable enzymes source. In this study, three fungal strains were isolated from ...
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The influence of membrane separation technique in the biodiesel and bioethanol production process: a review Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Francieli Wandscher Busanello, Maria Carolina Sérgi Gomes, Sirlei Marques Paschoal, Tatiana Rodrigues da Silva Baumgärtner, Gersiane Barp, Leila Denise Fiorentin-Ferrari
Biodiesel and bioethanol have physicochemical properties and environmental advantages that make them promising alternative energy sources to replace petroleum-derived fuels. However, some impasses ...
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Unlocking the future of sustainable energy: biodiesel synthesis from non-edible feedstocks powered by eco-friendly nano-magnetic catalysts Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Shahid Nawaz, Farrukh Jamil, Parveen Akhter, Khaliq Majeed, Aldona Balčiūnaitė, Mian Hamood- ur-Rehman, Iqrash Shafiq, Ashfaq Ahmed, Abrar Inayat, Murid Hussain
Biodiesel is one of the biofuels that has been examined the most in the research and has a promising future as a replacement for fossil fuels. A catalyst is often needed to increase the manufacture...
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Application of recycled nickel-oxide nanoparticles for biodiesel synthesis from the non-edible seed oil of Acacia farnesiana Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Hammad Ahmad Jan, Igor Surina, Najm Us Saqib, Merfat S. Al-Sharif, Enas Ali, Sher Wali, Muhammad Abdul Haleem, Asma Aamir
The synthesis of NiO nanoparticles and the investigation of their catalytic activity for the synthesis of biodiesel from the non-edible seed oil of Acacia farnesiana were the objectives of this stu...
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Biodiesel production from by extraction of carp fish (Cyprinidae) oil and transesterification using CaO derived from limestone and eggshells as heterogeneous catalysts Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Yaseen M. Tayib, Farooq Al–Sheikh, Zaidoon M. Shakor, William A. Anderson
The fish market produces a huge amount of fish waste and worsens the ecosystem’s condition when dumping into the environment while the treatment to create ecologically and economically acceptable b...
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Microbial fuel cells for energy production in wastewater treatment plants-a review Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Morteza Esfandyari, Dariush Jafari, Hamed Azami
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have emerged as a promising technology for the sustainable wastewater treatment and simultaneous recovery of energy. MFCs enable the direct conversion of organic matter ...
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Experimental investigation of Chia (Salvia Hispanica L) seed oil as a novel promising feedstock for the CI engine Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 K. M. Manjunatha Swamy, H. Manjunath, R. Suresh
Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed oil is a novel renewable energy resource for synthesis of biodiesel. In the current research work, chia seed oil methyl ester (CSME) was synthesized by transesterifi...
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Recycling calcium oxide nanoparticles for sustainable biodiesel production from nonedible feedstock Argemone mexicana L. Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Hammad Ahmad Jan, Ahmed I. Osman, Igor Šurina, Jehad Saleh, Rawesh Kumar, Ahmed Sadeq Al-Fatesh
Biodiesel, seen as a key alternative to fossil fuels, has drawn significant attention. In this study, we synthesised calcium oxide (CaO) nanoparticles and assessed their catalytic efficiency for bi...
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Environmental footprint evaluation of Jatropha biodiesel production and utilization in Ethiopia: a comprehensive well-to-wheel life cycle analysis Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Yohannes Alemu, Ramchandra Bhandari, Venkata Ramayya Ancha
In Ethiopia, a Life Cycle Analysis of Jatropha-based biodiesel was conducted using the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation model to assess energy consumption, ef...
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Comparative assessment of biochar produced from LDPE and neem leaves using batch and semi-batch biomass fuel-based reactors Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Joy Adeleke, Taiwo Temitayo Micheal, Samuel Ogunniyi, Adewale George Adeniyi
This research aims to investigate and compare the properties of biochar derived from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and neem leaves, utilizing both batch and semi-batch biomass fuel-based reactors...
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Bio-electricity production in a single-chamber microbial fuel cell using urine as a substrate Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Wilgince Apollon, Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj, Humberto Rodríguez-Fuentes, Juan Florencio Gómez-Leyva, Juan Antonio Vidales-Contreras, María Verónica Mardueño-Aguilar, Alejandro Isabel Luna-Maldonado
This study aimed to evaluate the performance of a single-chamber microbial fuel cell (SC-MFC) using undiluted livestock urine (i.e. cow, goat, and sheep urine). Data showed that the MFC with cow ur...
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Potential of thermophilic bacteria isolated from cow dung-grass compost for bioethanol production using floral waste Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Smita Dutta, Prerna J. Yesankar, M. Suresh Kumar
In recent years, various efforts have been invested in producing bioethanol from lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) using thermophilic bacteria. Twelve thermophilic ethanologenic bacteria were isolated ...
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Enhancing biochar properties through doping: A comparative study of sugarcane bagasse and chicken feather Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Victor Temitope Amusa, Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Toluwalase Ojeyemi, Taiwo Temitayo Micheal, Kehinde Temitope Micheal, Adewale George Adeniyi
This comparative study explores the production and characterization of biochar derived from a combination of sugarcane bagasse (SB) and chicken feathers (CF), with a doping strategy for each biomas...
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Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using KOH/HY-type nano-catalyst derived from silica sand Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Huda A. Abdul-Kader, Zaidoon M. Shakor, Bashir Y. Sherhan, Shurooq T. Al-Humairi, Mohamed Aboughaly, M. A. Hazrat, Islam Md Rizwanul Fattah
The present study aimed to synthesize a Y-nanozeolite catalyst using the hydrothermal method and Iraqi sand-derived silica as a low-cost and readily available raw material. The catalyst was tested ...
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Proteobacterial dominance in endophytic bacterial diversity in switchgrass growing under nitrogen range and effect on plant growth Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Rahul Bahulikar
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is native to North America and cultivated as a forage and bioenergy crop. Inorganic fertilizers enhance biomass production, increase production costs, and pollute ...
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Recent advancement in thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuel Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Huei Yeong Lim, Nor Adilla Rashidi, Muhamad Farhan Haqeem Othman, Intan Syafiqah Ismail, Syazmi Zul Arif Hakimi Saadon, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, Suzana Yusup, Mohammad Nurizat Rahman
Biofuel’s carbon neutrality possesses great potential in decarbonizing existing fossil fuels dependency. Biofuel can be produced from various low-cost and renewable wastes including agricultural re...
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Novel thermotolerant yeast suitable for industrial bioethanol production Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-15 Ifeanyi A. Ndubuisi, Chioma O. Amadi, Tochukwu N. Nwagu, Y. Murata, James C. Ogbonna
A thermotolerant yeast capable of converting 100 g/L glucose to 46 g/L ethanol was isolated. The isolate was identified as a strain of Pichia kudriavzevii based on sequences generated by amplifying...
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Kinetic evaluation of Pachira aquatica Aubl biomass slow pyrolysis towards to biochar production Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 J. S. Nascimento, E. R. Camelo, M. S. Carvalho, C. F. Virgens
The abrupt climate change, caused by the anthropogenic activities in the environment, intensified the search for sustainable sources of energy aiming reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. In this ...
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A critical review on emulsion fuel formulation and its applicability in compression ignition engine Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 B. Deepak, M. Mohamed Ibrahim
The introduction of emulsion fuels has attenuated the problem of emissions from diesel engines without any engine modification. Emulsion fuel provides improved combustion characteristics with compa...
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Sweet sorghum and bagasse: a comprehensive review of feedstock traits, conversion processes, and economic viability for bioethanol and biogas production Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Ali Mubarak Alqahtani
This review aims to provide an extensive examination of the significance of sweet sorghum and bagasse in the context of bioethanol and biogas production. The review analyzes the available literatur...
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Biofuels as a Key Renewable Energy Source: a Review of Life Cycle Assessment Studies in South Africa Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Adaku Jane Echendu, Chima Cyril Hampo, Dare Olatunde, Judith Isioma Obasih, Oluwatosin Oni, Damilola Ojo, Musa Mathew, Modupeoluwa Adediji, Seun Oladipo
Biofuels are important sources of energy especially in the face of the global climate problem and threats. This comprehensive review paper brings forth a critical analysis of the role of biofuels a...
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The effect of thermal conductivity and stably dispersed graphene nanoplatelets on Sterculia foetida biodiesel–diesel blends for the investigation of performance, emissions, and combustion characteristics on VCR engine Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Gandhi Pullagura, Varaha Siva Prasad Vanthala, Srinivas Vadapalli, Joga Rao Bikkavolu, Kodanda Rama Rao Chebattina
The present study investigates the use of a Sterculia foetida biodiesel–diesel sample (B20) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) at 60 ppm with different agents (non-ionic surfactant Span 80), surfact...
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Biochar from Delonix regia pod: consideration of an updraft retort carbonisation process Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Joshua O. Ighalo, Adewale George Adeniyi, Samuel Ogunniyi, Comfort A. Adeyanju, Oluwaseyi D. Saliu, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Kanika Dulta
Retort carbonisation is a novel technology especially suited to the sub-Saharan Africa energy conversion challenges. This study aims to produce and characterise biochar from Delonix Regia pod (DRP)...
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Bacterial community issued from a Chlorophytum plant-microbial fuel cell for electricity generation Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 I. Tou, Y. Azri, I. F. George, O. Bouzid, S. Khemili-Talbi, M. Sadi, S. Kebbouche-Gana, A. Anzil, A. Laichouchi
Some microorganisms, particularly bacteria, can adhere to conductive surfaces and grow as an electroactive biofilm, on which they communicate electrochemically and generate electricity. Here, a bac...
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Antioxidative capacity evaluation of imine compounds as metal ions chelators and free radical scavengers in biodiesel Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 Kelly Costa Cabral Salazar Ramos Moreira, Matheus Manhães Vieira da Silva, Matheus Felipe Pereira Jadjeski, Christiane Mapheu Nogueira, Vivian Chagas da Silveira
Factors affecting the oxidation stability of commercially available biodiesel were primarily investigated using the acid value (AV), peroxide value (PV), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radica...
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Evaluating the properties of a novel diesel-like fuel produced by biochar-assisted catalytic cracking of waste motor oil Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Evelyn Juiña, Sebastian Taco-Vasquez, Karla Vizuete, Alexis Debut, Herman A. Murillo, Sebastian Ponce
In light of the need for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fuels, waste-based diesel-like fuels have emerged as a promising solution. This study explores the chemical, physi...
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To conform or to transform? A comparative case analysis of the societal embedding of biogas systems Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Hanna Zanatta
The diffusion of new socio-technical systems is essential for tackling contemporary sustainability challenges. Against the backdrop of literature on societal embedding this paper explores the diffu...
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Application of pharmaceutical waste as a heterogeneous catalyst for transesterification of waste cooking oil: biofuel production and its modeling using predictive tools Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Ramin Tahmasebi-Boldaji, Saman Rashidi, Hossein Rajabi-Kuyakhi, Nasir Tahmasebi-Boldaji, Majid Baghdadi, Abdolreza Karbassi
Abstract In this study, for the first time, pharmaceutical waste was used as a heterogeneous catalyst to produce biofuel from waste cooking oil (WCO). An efficient and low-cost heterogeneous catalyst was prepared from waste tablets of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and magnesium oxide (MgO). A certain amount of alumina nanoparticles (Al2O3) was added to the pharmaceutical waste to participate in the transesterification
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Advancing the circular economy through the thermochemical conversion of waste to biochar: a review on sawdust waste-derived fuel Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Joshua O. Ighalo, Joy O. Bamigbola, Ebenezer O. Omonayin, Happiness T. Ojo, Joy Adeleke, Adewale George Adeniyi
Abstract Biochar is a solid material that contains a lot of carbon and is created by heating biomass in an environment where there is little or no oxygen. It has become clear that biochar holds great promise for combating climate change, enhancing soil fertility, eliminating pollutants, and promoting effective waste disposal. In particular, sawdust biochar produced via thermochemical processes has
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Functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles for covalent immobilization of cellic CTec2 cellulase: enabling enzyme reusability in cellulosic biomass conversion Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Arti Yadav, Deepak Kumar Yadav, Pushpa Rani, Nisha Bhardwaj, Asha Gupta, Narsi R. Bishnoi
Abstract A modified chemical co-precipitation method was employed to synthesize silicacoated-aminefunctionalized iron oxide nanoparticle (IONP@SiO2-NH2) which has been utilized as an anchoring surface for enzyme immobilization. Cellulase Cellic CTec2 cocktail was immobilized covalently onto IONP@SiO2-NH2 using glutaraldehyde as a linker. The morphological, structural, and compositional studies of nanoparticles
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Exploring the present and future of biomass recovery units: technological innovation, policy incentives and economic challenges Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Leonel J. R. Nunes
Abstract Biomass recovery units present a significant area of research due to their implications for energy security and environmental sustainability. However, a research gap remains concerning the challenges and cost-effectiveness of different biomass supply chains and recovery unit technologies. This study focus on the techno-economic evaluation of different biomass recovery technologies, and the
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Optimization of Terminalia neotaliala (Madagascar almond) seed oil yield using central composite design and its fatty acid profiling Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Atilade Amos Oladunni, Oluwatoyin Babatunde, Olatunde Sunday Oladeji, Emmanuel Oladeji Oyetola, Daniel Udeme Daniel
Abstract Non-edible oils are an attractive source for production of biodiesel as they do not impede the availability of foods. In this study, central composite design (CCD) was used to explain the effects of solvent:solute ratio, temperature and extraction time on the yield of non-edible oil from Terminalia neotaliala seed. The solvent used was n-hexane, and response surface methodology was applied
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Modelling and simulation of fast pyrolysis of pomace from three-phase olive mill targeting optimal yields of pyrolysis products Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Ikhlass. Benamara, S. Amara, F. Tabet
Abstract Biomass can be transformed into useful bioproducts (biofuels, biomaterials) through its thermochemical conversion. This study concerns modeling and simulation of fast pyrolysis of olive pomace from three-phase olive mill using Super Pro Designer (SPD) software, which was selected because of its vast databank of specific chemical compounds as well as specific unit operations specifically designed
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Non-energetic application of carbon-rich torrefied biomass in the bioeconomy: a review Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Jaya Tripathi, Tom Causer, Daniel E. Ciolkosz, David B. DeVallance, Andrzej Białowiec, Leonel J. R. Nunes
Abstract The bioeconomy relies on cost-effective and eco-friendly products and services, which can be achieved through efficiently produced and processed bio-based feedstocks. Torrefaction, a promising technology that involves thermal treatment of biomass in the temperature range of 200–300 °C in oxygen-limited conditions, producing torrefied biomass for materials, energy, specialty products, and carbon
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Solar irradiation-driven synthesis of biodiesel from composite oil using biomass catalyst and process parameters optimization Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Balamurugan S, Seenivasan D, Veera Kumar A, Pritam S. Kalos
Abstract Developing countries like India are highly dependent on fossil fuels, which constitute about 70% of their total energy needs. However, the availability of fossil fuel resources is constantly declining worldwide due to their abundant usage. In the process of burning fossil fuels, harmful gases are emitted into the atmosphere and pollute the air we breathe. Biodiesel is a clean and promising
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Screening of best growth media for Chlorella vulgaris cultivation and biodiesel production Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Deepak Kumar Yadav, Meenu Yadav, Pushpa Rani, Arti Yadav, Nisha Bhardwaj, Narsi R. Bishnoi, Anita Singh
Abstract The goal of the present research was to screen the best growth media for Chlorella vulgaris and investigate their effects on growth parameters like biomass yield, lipid, carbohydrate, protein, chlorophyll, and carotenoids production. Four different growth media were selected: bold basal medium (BBM), BG-11, M-8, and Modified BG-11 for the present study. In BBM, the maximum protein and lipid
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Process intensification of microwave-assisted acetylation reaction of glycerol to synthesize fuel additives using porcine pancreas lipase catalyst Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-06 Rajeswari M. Kulkarni, Bedanta Sarkar, Karan Modhvadiya, Sarthak Patil
Abstract To reduce the level of greenhouse emissions, new technical advancements in the fields of biofuels, wind, and solar energy are being made. The most widely used biofuel is biodiesel. Glycerol production has grown as a result of increased biodiesel production. Glycerol may be processed to create valuable chemicals. In this research, a glycerol acetylation reaction with acetic acid was carried
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Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of pine sawdust (Pinus patula) with subsequent bio-oil transesterification for biodiesel production Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Denzel Christopher Makepa, Chido Hermes Chihobo, Downmore Musademba
Abstract This study aims to thermochemically convert pine sawdust to crude bio-oil via the microwave-assisted pyrolysis technique with subsequent bio-oil transesterification. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards were followed in the characterization of the feedstock and pyrolysis products. The thermal degradation behaviour of pine sawdust was studied using thermogravimetric analysis
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Insights into the drivers of biogas for the purpose of energy transition in Mokambo: a case study of a peri-urban area of Zambia Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Andrew Tembo, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Al Jamal Mustafa Shindaini
Abstract This study focuses on a wide range of socio-political factors that contribute to the production and utilization of biogas in Mokambo, a peri-urban area of Mufulira in Zambia. The study employed a variety of qualitative techniques which includes in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and case study to answer the research questions. Revealed here is that there are essentially five
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Bioenergy enhancement for isolated microalgae-yeast cocultured residual biomass as a function of inorganic micronutrients’ distribution Biofuels (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Jessica K. Suastes-Rivas, Regina Aburto Barrera, Violeta Y. Mena-Cervantes, Isaac Chairez, Pablo René Díaz-Herrera, Raúl Hernández-Altamirano
Abstract This research aims to get the statistical optimization of the higher heating value for residual biomass of a coculture conformed of microalgae and yeast species (CCMY). The CCMY was grown in different culture broths with micronutrient (N, P, and Fe) distributions defined by the Box-Behnken experimental design. Lipids in the cultured biomass were removed by the reactive extraction method. Fourier