Biobutanol May Help Reduce Cloud Point of Biodiesel: Australian Research

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09/17/2009 04:15:53 PM

New data from University of Adelaide illuminate research in science Science [Energy Weekly News]

Publication Date: September 25, 2009 12:01:00 AM EDT"

A property of biodiesel that Currently restricts its use to blends of 20% or less is its relatively poor low-temperature properties (Cloud point). Alkoxylation of the unsaturated fraction of biodiesel offers the potential benefit of reduced cloud point without compromising ignition quality or oxidation stability," scientists in Adelaide, Australia report.

"In addition, the butoxylation of butyl biodiesel improves the renewable nature of biodiesel by substituting fossil-derived methanol with biobutanol.

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