Comparative review of biodiesel production and purification

Biodiesel synthesis and purification are critical stages in the production process, continually evolving to address environmental concerns and improve operational efficiency. Currently, biodiesel production has seen significant growth with numerous commercial plants operating worldwide, contributing...

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Main Authors: Wan Nur Aisyah Wan Osman, Mohd Hakimi Rosli, Wan Nur Athirah Mazli, Shafirah Samsuri
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Carbon Capture Science & Technology
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author Wan Nur Aisyah Wan Osman
Mohd Hakimi Rosli
Wan Nur Athirah Mazli
Shafirah Samsuri
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description Biodiesel synthesis and purification are critical stages in the production process, continually evolving to address environmental concerns and improve operational efficiency. Currently, biodiesel production has seen significant growth with numerous commercial plants operating worldwide, contributing to the blend of biodiesel with fossil fuels to reduce carbon emissions. Diverse feedstocks, including vegetable oils, animal fats, and waste oils, are increasingly used to enhance the sustainability of biodiesel production. This review examines recent innovations and challenges in biodiesel synthesis and purification, encompassing a diverse range of methodologies. Emphasizing the importance of biodiesel feedstock, the study conducts a comprehensive analysis of various sources contributing to biodiesel production. Synthesis methods, including transesterification, direct use, blending, micro-emulsion, and thermal cracking, are evaluated for their environmental impact and economic feasibility. Furthermore, purification strategies such as wet washing, distillation, adsorption, membrane separation, and solvent-aided crystallization (SAC) are scrutinized for their effectiveness and environmental implications. The review discusses the role of technological advancements in addressing challenges associated with traditional methods, such as high water consumption, energy-intensive processes, and wastewater generation. Moreover, it provides insights into how these innovations can enhance the sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of biodiesel production. This academically rigorous review offers a nuanced understanding of biodiesel production, combining analysis of feedstock considerations, synthesis methods, and purification strategies to advance discourse on sustainable biofuel production.
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spelling doaj-art-11c2621e60b24b4ab7fb308bdac7d6aa2024-12-11T05:58:39ZengElsevierCarbon Capture Science & Technology2772-65682024-12-0113100264Comparative review of biodiesel production and purificationWan Nur Aisyah Wan Osman0Mohd Hakimi Rosli1Wan Nur Athirah Mazli2Shafirah Samsuri3HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Sustainable Energy and Resources (ISER), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, MalaysiaHICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Sustainable Energy and Resources (ISER), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, MalaysiaHICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Sustainable Energy and Resources (ISER), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, MalaysiaHICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Sustainable Energy and Resources (ISER), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Corresponding author.Biodiesel synthesis and purification are critical stages in the production process, continually evolving to address environmental concerns and improve operational efficiency. Currently, biodiesel production has seen significant growth with numerous commercial plants operating worldwide, contributing to the blend of biodiesel with fossil fuels to reduce carbon emissions. Diverse feedstocks, including vegetable oils, animal fats, and waste oils, are increasingly used to enhance the sustainability of biodiesel production. This review examines recent innovations and challenges in biodiesel synthesis and purification, encompassing a diverse range of methodologies. Emphasizing the importance of biodiesel feedstock, the study conducts a comprehensive analysis of various sources contributing to biodiesel production. Synthesis methods, including transesterification, direct use, blending, micro-emulsion, and thermal cracking, are evaluated for their environmental impact and economic feasibility. Furthermore, purification strategies such as wet washing, distillation, adsorption, membrane separation, and solvent-aided crystallization (SAC) are scrutinized for their effectiveness and environmental implications. The review discusses the role of technological advancements in addressing challenges associated with traditional methods, such as high water consumption, energy-intensive processes, and wastewater generation. Moreover, it provides insights into how these innovations can enhance the sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of biodiesel production. This academically rigorous review offers a nuanced understanding of biodiesel production, combining analysis of feedstock considerations, synthesis methods, and purification strategies to advance discourse on sustainable biofuel production.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824000769BiodieselBiofuelFeedstockProductionPurificationSynthesis
spellingShingle Wan Nur Aisyah Wan Osman
Mohd Hakimi Rosli
Wan Nur Athirah Mazli
Shafirah Samsuri
Comparative review of biodiesel production and purification
Carbon Capture Science & Technology
Biodiesel
Biofuel
Feedstock
Production
Purification
Synthesis
title Comparative review of biodiesel production and purification
title_full Comparative review of biodiesel production and purification
title_fullStr Comparative review of biodiesel production and purification
title_full_unstemmed Comparative review of biodiesel production and purification
title_short Comparative review of biodiesel production and purification
title_sort comparative review of biodiesel production and purification
topic Biodiesel
Biofuel
Feedstock
Production
Purification
Synthesis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824000769
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