Biodiesel production from residual edible oils catalyzed by ionic liquid hydrogen sulfate 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium, [BMIM][HSO4]
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Biodiesel is defined as a mixture of monoalkyl esters of long chains of fatty acids (FAME). which
can be obtained by converting vegetable oils or animal fats through transesterification or
esterification reactions. Due to its numerous advantages. such as biodegradability. low viscosity.
high flash point and low environmental impacts. it has the potential to be used directly in diesel
engines. without any modification
Due to the countless environmental and energy problems related to the burning of fuels from fossil resources, that is, non.renewable fuels such as oil, naturl gas, or coal, leading to a significant decrease in reserves and to an increase in concern about the global warming problem, has led the scientific community to look for sustainable and renewable alternatives
The authors are grateful to the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, Portugal) for financial support by national funds FCT/MCTES to CIMO (UIDB/00690/2020).
