Abstract

ALZATE-LEON, Michael Andres; BERMUDEZ-SANTAELLA, José Ricardo  and  HERRERA-SUSA, Daniel Andrey. Review of the state of the art in transesterification technologies for biodiésel production in continuous flow and batch systems. Rev. ion [online]. 2024, vol.37, n.2, pp.65-87.  Epub Aug 08, 2024. ISSN 0120-100X.  https://doi.org/10.18273/revion.v37n2-2024005.

In the energy field, the search for sustainable alternatives to conventional fossil fuels has driven the development of new energy sources such as biofuels. Biodiesel in particular stands out for its ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact associated with the use and extraction of diesel. The main objective of this study is to critically review and analyze the state of the art in transesterification technologies used in biodiesel production, both in continuous flow and batch systems, with a focus on efficiency, product quality, and recent innovations in heating technologies. Likewise, in the biodiesel synthesis process, notable advances have been made in the research and development of technologies that increase production, such as heating systems and continuous flow reactors, which have become an area of growing interest due to their potential to improve the efficiency and quality of biodiesel. To this end, the state-of-the-art review was conducted based on a systematic bibliographic review, applying specific search and selection criteria for the scientific literature published between 2018 and 2023. The results obtained indicate that continuous flow systems, in combination with advanced technologies such as microwave irradiation, have shown greater potential to optimize biodiesel production compared to traditional batch methods. However, significant challenges were also identified, including high implementation costs and environmental considerations related to large-scale production.

Keywords : Biodiesel; Renewable energy; Continuous flow; Impacts; Production techniques; Reactor technologies.

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