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2013 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

28. Valorization of Waste Frying Oils and Animal Fats for Biodiesel Production

Authors : Teresa M. Mata, António A. Martins, Nidia S. Caetano

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Abstract

The increased demand for biodiesel and the difficulties in obtaining enough quantities of raw materials for its production are stimulating the search for alternative feedstocks. Among the various possibilities, the utilization of residual fatty materials, in particular waste frying oils and animal fat residues from the meat and fish processing industries, are increasingly seen as viable options for biodiesel production. This work reviews the state of the art regarding the utilization of waste oils and animal fats as feedstocks for biodiesel production, which are characterized by the presence of high levels of impurities such as high acidity and moisture content. The relative advantages and disadvantages of the different routes for biodiesel production are presented and discussed in this chapter, focusing on their chemical and technological aspects. Also discussed are the questions related to the viability and potential economic advantages of using this type of feedstocks in biodiesel production for road transportation.

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Metadata
Title
Valorization of Waste Frying Oils and Animal Fats for Biodiesel Production
Authors
Teresa M. Mata
António A. Martins
Nidia S. Caetano
Copyright Year
2013
Publisher
Springer New York
Book
Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts

Print ISBN: 978-1-4614-3347-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4614-3348-4

Copyright Year: 2013

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3348-4_28