Open AccessBiodiesel from grease interceptor to gas tank
Author(s) -
Ragauskas Alyse Mary E.,
Pu Yunqiao,
Ragauskas Art J.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
energy science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.638
H-Index - 29
ISSN - 2050-0505
DOI - 10.1002/ese3.4
Subject(s) - biodiesel , biofuel , cellulosic ethanol , sustainability , grease , environmental science , waste management , fossil fuel , business , engineering , materials science , chemistry , cellulose , chemical engineering , ecology , biochemistry , composite material , catalysis , biology
Abstract The need for sustainable biofuels has initiated a global search for innovative technologies that can sustainably convert nonfood bioresources to liquid transportation fuels. While 2nd generation cellulosic ethanol has begun to address this challenge, other resources including yellow and brown grease are rapidly evolving commercial opportunities that are addressing regional biodiesel needs. This review examines the technical and environmental factors driving the collection of trap FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases), its chemical composition and technologies currently available and future developments that facilitate the conversion of FOG into biodiesel.