Investigating the oxidation degradation pathways of biodiesel using chromatographic methods
Lecturer-Senior Scale, Department of Automobile Engineering, Smt. L.V. Government Polytechnic, Hassan-573201, Karnataka, India.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 05(03), 248–256
Publication history:
Received on 14 March 2020; revised on 25 March 2020; accepted on 28 March 2020
Abstract:
This comprehensive review investigates the oxidation degradation pathways of biodiesel and the chromatographic methods employed to analyze these complex processes. Biodiesel, primarily composed of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), is susceptible to various oxidative degradation mechanisms that significantly impact fuel quality, storage stability, and engine performance. The study examines the fundamental mechanisms of biodiesel oxidation, including autoxidation, thermal oxidation, and photooxidation pathways. Advanced chromatographic techniques, particularly gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and specialized detection methods, have proven instrumental in identifying and quantifying oxidation products. This research synthesizes current understanding of biodiesel degradation chemistry and evaluates the effectiveness of different analytical approaches for monitoring fuel quality deterioration.
Keywords:
Biodiesel; Oxidation Degradation; Chromatographic Analysis; FAME, Fuel Quality; Analytical Methods
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