Technological advancement for efficiency enhancement of biodiesel and residual glycerol refining: A mini review

Nurhani Fatihah Jariah and Mohd Ali Hassan and Yun Hin Taufiq-Yap and Ahmad Muhaimin Roslan (2021) Technological advancement for efficiency enhancement of biodiesel and residual glycerol refining: A mini review. Processes, 9. pp. 1-15. ISSN 2227-9717

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Abstract

Biodiesel or known as fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), is a diesel fuel substitute derived from the transesterification reaction of triglycerides with alcohol in the presence of suitable catalyst. The demand for biodiesel is increasing due to environmental and health awareness, as well as diminishing energy security. However, the presence of impurities in biodiesel will affect engine performance by corroding fuel tubes and damaging the injectors. Common methods for the purification of biodiesel include water washing, dry washing and membrane separation. This mini review compares the technological advancement for efficient enhancement of biodiesel and glycerol refining between wet washing, dry washing (activated compound, biomass-based adsorbents and silica-based adsorbents), ion exchange and membrane separation technology. The percentage of glycerol residues, soap, alcohol and catalyst from crude biodiesel was compared to reflect the resulting biodiesel purity variation. The advantages and disadvantages of each method were also discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Biodiesel , Glycerol , Purification , Wet washing , Dry washing
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP1-1185 Chemical technology > TP315-360 Fuel
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Science and Natural Resources
Depositing User:	DG MASNIAH AHMAD -
Date Deposited:	18 May 2022 12:01
Last Modified:	18 May 2022 12:01
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/32575

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