Tribology with biodiesel: A study on enhancing biodiesel stability and its fuel properties

Biodiesel is a potential renewable and biodegradable fuel source comprising of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). It is produced from transesterification reaction of animal fats and vegetable oils. It has been selected as a suitable alternative to conventional diesel fuel as it furnishes several advantages such as reduced environmental emissions, renewability and enhanced lubricity. However, biodiesel poses various tribological challenges. It has...