Potential antioxidants from crude extracts of roselle seeds and cashew nut shells for biodiesel storage stability improvement

• Main Authors: Hasan, M.H., Adzib, M.S.M., Ilham, Zul
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Institute of Physics 2019
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QK Botany; TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering; TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/24161/1/Hasan_MH_AIP_2019.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/24161/; https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5118095

Biodiesel or fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) is a green alternative fuel that degrades under long-term storage. Antioxidants are utilized in maintaining the oxidation stability of biodiesel by inhibiting the propagation of free radicals resulting in prolonged shelf life. Usage of natural antioxidants...