An Overview of the Classification, Production and Utilization of Biofuels for Internal Combustion Engine Applications
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Date
2021-09-09
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Energies
Abstract
Biofuel, a cost-effective, safe, and environmentally benign fuel produced from renewable
sources, has been accepted as a sustainable replacement and a panacea for the damaging effects of the
exploration for and consumption of fossil-based fuels. The current work examines the classification,
generation, and utilization of biofuels, particularly in internal combustion engine (ICE) applications.
Biofuels are classified according to their physical state, technology maturity, the generation of
feedstock, and the generation of products. The methods of production and the advantages of the
application of biogas, bioalcohol, and hydrogen in spark ignition engines, as well as biodiesel, Fischer–
Tropsch fuel, and dimethyl ether in compression ignition engines, in terms of engine performance and
emission are highlighted. The generation of biofuels from waste helps in waste minimization, proper
waste disposal, and sanitation. The utilization of biofuels in ICEs improves engine performance
and mitigates the emission of poisonous gases. There is a need for appropriate policy frameworks
to promote commercial production and seamless deployment of these biofuels for transportation
applications with a view to guaranteeing energy security.
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biodiesel, biofuel, emission, feedstock, utilization, transesterification, transportation, Nigeria, Power, University of Nigeria Nsukka, ACE_SPED, ACE: Sustainable Power and Energy Development