Document Type
Article (Restricted)
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Abstract
In biodiesel production, downstream purification is an important step in the overall process. This article is a critical review of the most recent research findings pertaining to biodiesel refining technologies. Both conventional refining technologies and the most recent biodiesel membrane refining technology are reviewed. The results obtained through membrane purification showed some promise in term of biodiesel yield and quality. Also, membranes presented low water consumption and less wastewater discharges. Therefore, exploration and exploitation of membrane technology to purify crude biodiesel is necessary. Furthermore, the success of membrane technology in the purification of crude biodiesel could serve as a boost to both researchers and industries in an effort to achieve high purity and quality biodiesel fuel capable of replacing non-renewable fossil fuel, for wide range of applications. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Biodiesel refining wet washing dry washing membrane refining and biodiesel quality ceramic membranes soybean oil supercritical methanol process optimization fuel production vegetable-oils methyl-ester rapeseed oil palm oil transesterification
Divisions
fac_eng
Publication Title
Applied Energy
Volume
88
Issue
12
Additional Information
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