Esterification/transesterification of lipidic wastes for biodiesel production

Rahimi, M., Tajmirriahi, M. , Saadatinavaz, F. and Shiung Lam, S. (2022) Esterification/transesterification of lipidic wastes for biodiesel production. In: Abomohra, A. E.-F., Wang, Q. and Huang, J. (eds.) Waste-to-Energy: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives Towards Circular Economy. Springer: Cham, pp. 227-273. ISBN 9783030915698 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-91570-4_8)

Abstract

Biodiesel, a promising alternative fuel to diesel, has recently attracted worldwide attention due to its low toxicity, biodegradability, and eco-friendly nature. This fuel can solely be used in diesel engines or blended with diesel without complicated modifications to the engine. Generally, biodiesel is produced from edible and non-edible oil crops, lipidic wastes, and algae. Previous reports indicate that more than 75% of the overall cost of biodiesel production is related to feedstock. In this regard, feedstock selection for biodiesel production is of significant importance. Therefore, this chapter aims to provide an overview of biodiesel production through esterification and/or transesterification from diverse lipid-rich resources, especially the low-cost wastes. The potential of biodiesel production from various feedstocks and the impact of fatty acids profiles on biodiesel quality are discussed. The effect of different process conditions such as pretreatment and downstream processing for enhanced production of biodiesel is reviewed. Finally, the economic feasibility of biodiesel production from wastes is estimated and discussed.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Tajmirriahi, Mina
• Authors: Rahimi, M., Tajmirriahi, M., Saadatinavaz, F., and Shiung Lam, S.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering
• Publisher: Springer
• ISBN: 9783030915698
• Published Online: 08 February 2022