Kernel-Based Biodiesel Production from Non-Edible Oil Seeds: Techniques, Optimization, and Environmental Implications

Kavitha Munisamy Sambasivam (), Praveen Kuppan, Lafiya Shanavas Laila, Viswanaathan Shashirekha, Krishnamurthi Tamilarasan and Sudharsanam Abinandan ()
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Kavitha Munisamy Sambasivam: CO 2 Research and Green Technologies Center, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, India
Praveen Kuppan: Global Center for Environmental Remediation, College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Lafiya Shanavas Laila: School of Civil Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, India
Viswanaathan Shashirekha: Shri AMM Murugappa Chettiar Research Center (MCRC), Taramani, Chennai 600113, India
Krishnamurthi Tamilarasan: Department of Chemical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603203, India
Sudharsanam Abinandan: Global Center for Environmental Remediation, College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 22, 1-34

Abstract: Biodiesel represents a renewable alternative to conventional diesel, offering comparable potential. This paper delves into the production of biodiesel from non-edible oil seeds, emphasizing kernel-based feedstocks for their sustainable qualities. We discuss the critical stages of kernel separation and degumming, offering an in-depth examination of seed distribution, attributes, pretreatment, and oil extraction methodologies. Additionally, the paper considers the status of life cycle assessment (LCA) associated with biodiesel. Furthermore, it outlines the necessary steps toward sustainable biodiesel production and underscores the importance of integrating a sustainable circular bioeconomy in biodiesel synthesis.

Keywords: biodiesel production; LCA analysis; non-edible feedstock; oil cake; oil extraction; sustainability; transesterification (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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