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Scope and opportunities of using glycerol as an energy source

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  • Gupta, Mayank
  • Kumar, Naveen

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Biodiesel is a promising fuel for diesel engines in wake of its renewable nature and environmental benefits. Biodiesel can be produced by different pathways; however, glycerol (or glycerin, glycerin) is a valuable by-product which is formed during this process. As mandates are being enforced by different government worlds over, the demand of biodiesel is likely to go up. With increased demand and production of biodiesel, significant quantity of glycerol shall be available. There is an urgent need to find alternative application area of glycerol so that viability of biodiesel industry can be sustained.

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  • Gupta, Mayank & Kumar, Naveen, 2012. "Scope and opportunities of using glycerol as an energy source," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 16(7), pages 4551-4556.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:16:y:2012:i:7:p:4551-4556
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2012.04.001
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