Advances in Biodiesel Production

Biodiesel is one of the main biofuels capable of substituting fossil fuel usage in compression ignition vehicles, and is used in a variety of fuel blends worldwide. Second generation biodiesel development, aimed at more sustainable and effective feedstock utilisation along with advanced processing routes for improved production efficiency and fuel quality, represents the future for this industry and for the continued and increasing use of biodiesel fuels in transportation. This book provides a comprehensive and timely reference on the development of second generation biodiesel preparation processes and technologies.