Increased Biodiesel Efficiency (eBook)

Prof. Dr. Magno Aparecido Gonçalves Trindade is a chemistry graduate (2002) and has a master’s degree in chemistry (2005) from the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), and a Ph.D in analytical chemistry from the University of São Paulo State (UNESP, 2009). He was a postdoctoral fellow in analytical chemistry at the UNESP (2009–2010) and UFMS (2010) before joining the Federal University of Grande Dourados (2010) as an assistant teacher of analytical chemistry. His scientific interests include biodiesel, electrochemistry methods and sample preparation for biofuel and fuel application. The focus of his biofuel research is alternative multifunctional additives to improve the stability (more efficiently and more cost-effective) of biodiesel or its blends. He is currently investigating electrochemistry methods and sample preparation for biologic and environmental applications. He is the author and co-author of more than 40 articles, two books and three patents on these subjects.

Chapter I: Renewable energy sources: a sustainable strategy for biodiesel productions.- Chapter II: Synthesis of biodiesel via alternative protocols.- Chapter III: Various multi-functional additives for biodiesel stabilization: Perspectives for more cost-effective and efficiency.- Chapter IV: Hydroxychalcones: Synthetic antioxidants for improving stability of biodiesel.- Chapter V: Fluorescence spectroscopy as an alternative analytical tool for monitoring biodiesel oxidative stability.- Chapter VI: Recent advances on sample preparation procedures for elemental determination in biodiesel.- Chapter VII: Alternative uses for biodiesel byproduct: Glycerol as a source of energy and high-value chemicals.