Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Energy & Fuels

Authors: Tacias-Pascacio, VG; Torrestiana-Sanchez, B; Dal Magro, L; Virgen-Ortiz, JJ; Suarez-Ruiz, FJ; Rodrigues, RC; Fernandez-Lafuente, R

Article.
Renew. Energy. vol: 135. page: 0960-1481.
Date: MAY. 2019.
Doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.11.107.

Abstract:
This paper shows the direct comparison of 4 different catalysts (homogenous alkaline (KOH), heterogeneous alkaline (CaO), homogenous acid (H2SO4) and a new biocatalyst (lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus (TLL) immobilized on octadecyl methacylate)) in [read more]

Authors: Aguieiras, ECG; Cavalcanti, EDC; da Silva, PR; Soares, VF; Fernandez-Lafuente, R; Assuncao, CLB; da Silva, JAC; Freire, DMG

Article.
Renew. Energy. vol: 148. page: 0960-1481.
Date: APR. 2020.
Doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.10.156.

Abstract:
Synthetic oleochemical esters represents a growing alternative for mineral oil-based lubricants. In this sense, the present study shows the results of enzymatic synthesis of neopentyl glycol-bases biolubricants using biodiesel from [read more]