Biodiesel Sustainability: Review of Progress and Challenges of Biodiesel as Sustainable Biofuel

Ade Suhara (), Karyadi, Safarudin Gazali Herawan, Andy Tirta, Muhammad Idris, Muhammad Faizullizam Roslan, Nicky Rahmana Putra, April Lia Hananto and Ibham Veza ()
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Ade Suhara: Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang, Sukamakmur 41361, Indonesia
Karyadi: Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang, Sukamakmur 41361, Indonesia
Safarudin Gazali Herawan: Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta 11480, Indonesia
Andy Tirta: Graduate School of Renewable Energy, Darma Persada University, Jl. Radin Inten 2, Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta 13450, Indonesia
Muhammad Idris: School of Environmental Science, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia
Muhammad Faizullizam Roslan: Automotive Development Center, Institute for Vehicle Systems and Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
Nicky Rahmana Putra: National Research and Innovation Agency, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
April Lia Hananto: Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang, Sukamakmur 41361, Indonesia
Ibham Veza: Mechanical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia

Clean Technol., 2024, vol. 6, issue 3, 1-21

Abstract: Biodiesel, an environmentally degradable and renewable biofuel derived from organic matter, has exhibited its capacity as a viable and sustainable substitute for traditional diesel fuel. Numerous comprehensive investigations have been conducted to assess the effects of biodiesel on internal combustion engines (ICEs), with particular emphasis on diesel engine performance metrics, combustion dynamics, and emission profiles. Biodiesel demonstrates a significant decrease in emissions of particulate matter (PM), hydrocarbon (HC), and carbon monoxide (CO) in diesel engines. The addition of biodiesel has shown a minor decrease in power output and a slight increase in fuel consumption and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. Nevertheless, the extensive implementation of biodiesel, despite its potential to effectively reduce detrimental emissions, has encountered obstacles stemming from external influences including restricted availability of feedstock, volatile petroleum oil prices, and inadequate governmental backing. This review presents a concise summary of significant advancements in the global adoption of biodiesel from a sustainability perspective. This review provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with the advancement of sustainable biofuel technologies by synthesizing the current state of palm biodiesel and examining global trends in biodiesel implementation. The wider adoption of biodiesel can be facilitated by addressing concerns pertaining to feedstock availability, price stability, and policy support. This would allow for the realization of significant environmental advantages and contribute to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable biofuel.

Keywords: biodiesel production; palm biodiesel; biodiesel blending mandate; biodiesel feedstock; sustainable biofuel (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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