Use of ionic liquids in biodiesel production: A review

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 1-13

  Andreani, L ^a   Rocha, J D ^a  

^a Parque Estação Biológica ^*  (Brazil)

Author keywords

Biodiesel; Catalyst; Ionic liquids

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL FAT; BIODIESEL PRODUCTION; LOW COSTS; RE-UTILIZATION;

BIODIESEL; CATALYSTS; CHEMICAL INDUSTRY; VEGETABLE OILS;

IONIC LIQUIDS;

EID: 84858373667     PISSN: 01046632     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S0104-66322012000100001     Document Type: Review

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