Overview
Biodiesel production is a rapidly advancing field worldwide, with biodiesel fuel increasingly being used in compression ignition (diesel) engines. Biodiesel has been extensively studied and utilised in developed countries, and it is increasingly being introduced in developing countries, especially in regions with high potential for sustainable biodiesel production. Initial sections systematically review feedstock resources and vegetable oil formulations, including the economics of vegetable oil conversion to diesel fuel, with additional coverage of emerging energy crops for biodiesel production. Further sections review the transesterification process, including chemical (catalysis) and biochemical (biocatalysis) processes, with extended coverage of industrial process technology and control methods, and standards for biodiesel fuel quality assurance. Final chapters cover the sustainability, performance and environmental issues of biodiesel production, as well as routes to improve glycerol by-product usage and the development of next-generation products. Biodiesel science and technology: From soil to oil provides a comprehensive reference to fuel engineers, researchers and academics on the technological developments involved in improving biodiesel quality and production capacity that are crucial to the future of the industry.
Full Product Details
Author: Jan C.J. Bart (University of Messina) ,
N Palmeri (ISAB) ,
Stefano Cavallaro (University of Messina, Italy)
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 4.30cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 1.180kg
ISBN: 9780081014509
ISBN 10: 0081014503
Pages: 864
Publication Date: 19 August 2016
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
""For anyone involved in commercial biodiesel production or biofuel research at any scale, this is destined to become the standard technical text on the subject. Highly recommended."" --En Agri ""The book represents a comprehensive survey of an important field."" --Materials World
For anyone involved in commercial biodiesel production or biofuel research at any scale, this is destined to become the standard technical text on the subject. Highly recommended., En AgriThe book represents a comprehensive survey of an important field., Materials World
For anyone involved in commercial biodiesel production or biofuel research at any scale, this is destined to become the standard technical text on the subject. Highly recommended. --En Agri The book represents a comprehensive survey of an important field. --Materials World
Author Information
Jan C. J. Bart is a Full Professor of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Messina, Italy. Stefano Cavallaro is an Associated Professor of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Messina, Italy. Stefano Cavallaro is an Associate Professor of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Messina, Italy.
