Challenges and opportunities in biofuels production
| Title | Challenges and opportunities in biofuels production |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Srinivas, D, Satyarthi, JKumar |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Chemistry Section A-Inorganic Bio-Inorganic Physical Theoretical & Analytical Chemistry |
| Volume | 51 |
| Pagination | 174-185 |
| Date Published | JAN |
| ISSN | 0376-4710 |
| Keywords | Biodiesel, biofuels, Deoxygenation, Hydrotreatment, Renewable fuels, Solid catalysts, Transesterification (fatty acid glycerides), Vegetable oils/fats |
| Abstract | Biofuels are attractive alternative to petroleum diesel. They are renewable, non-toxic, biodegradable, carbon neutral and lead to reduced tailpipe emissions. This article presents the current state-of-art processes of their production and discusses the opportunities and future challenges in this area of research. |
| Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Indian |
| Impact Factor (IF) | 0.53 |
Divison category:
Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry