In recent years, many researchers have tested compression ignition engines with the goal of creating a diesel fuel alternative. This was also published in literature. The limited supply and increased cost of petroleum products are two main reasons for the search for alternate feedstocks for biodiesel. This paper reviews the potential of alternative biodiesel feedstocks to replace petroleum diesel, specifically focusing on algae biodiesel and the process for producing biodiesel. To better understand the properties of various types of biodiesels, a table comparing the properties of different types of biodiesels is also presented. The comprehensive analysis shows that biodiesel from algae is a potential alternative fuel. Petroleum is a complex mixture of chemical compounds extracted from crude oil and processed in oil refineries into a variety of petroleum products that are used as fuel for a variety of applications.

Furthermore, the rising demand for energy worldwide, along with the harmful environmental effects linked to the use of fossil fuels, has driven increased interest in clean and renewable energy sources. Biodiesel derived from a variety of biological sources has become increasingly important due to its eco-friendly nature. It can also be used in conventional diesel engines without requiring significant modifications. Among the available feedstocks, algae are particularly promising due to their high oil content and the fact that they do not compete significantly with food crops for land. In addition, growing algae can help absorb carbon dioxide, which adds to its environmental advantages.Despite these benefits, there are still several challenges that need to be overcome before algae biodiesel can be widely adopted. These include high production costs, limitations in current technology, and difficulties in scaling up production to industrial levels. Ongoing research is focused on improving methods of algae cultivation, harvesting, and fuel conversion to make the process more efficient and cost-effective. As these technologies continue to develop, algae-based biodiesel has the potential to become a reliable and sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, helping to reduce pollution and decrease reliance on non-renewable energy sources.

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1. Srivastava A et.al. , “Triglycerides-based diesel fuels”, Renew Sustain Energy Rev 2000; 4:1,11–33.
2. Bhojraj N. Kale et.al., “Cotton Seed Oil Blends as an Alternative Fuel for Variable Compression Ratio CI Engine –A Review”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ,-IV, Number 9, 2011, 1149-1158.
3. K. Goswami1, et.al. , “Characterization of Biodiesel Obtained From Pure Soybean Oil and Its Various Blends with Petro-Diesel”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 9, 2014, 16287-16293.
4. Milazzo MF, Spina F, Cavallaro S, Bart JC , “Sustainable Soy Biodiesel”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Volume 27, 2013, 806-852.
5. Deepak Verma, al. , “A critical review on production of biodiesel from various feedstocks”, Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research, 2016; 5(2), 51-58
6. Selvaraj, et.al. ,“A comprehensive review of biodiesel production methods from various feedstocks”, Biofuels, 2016.
7. A. Mujeeb, A. B. Vedamurthy and Shivasharana C. T., “Current strategies and prospects of biodiesel production: A review”, Advances in Applied Science Research, 2016, 7(1), 120-133.
8. ULF Neulingal. , “Review of biofuel production-Feedstocks, Process and Markets”, journal of oil palm research, Vol 29 (2) 2017, 137-167.
9. Bibha Boro , et.al. , “Feedstocks, Production, Properties and Blending Effect of Biodiesel: A Review”, International Journal of Recent Development in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014, 6-10.
10. Bryan R. Moser, “Biodiesel production, properties, and feedstocks”, In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.—Plant (2009) 45,229–266

In recent years, many researchers have tested compression ignition engines with the goal of creating a diesel fuel alternative. This was also published in literature. The limited supply and increased cost of petroleum products are two main reasons for the search for alternate feedstocks for biodiesel. This paper reviews the potential of alternative biodiesel feedstocks to replace petroleum diesel, specifically focusing on algae biodiesel and the process for producing biodiesel. To better understand the properties of various types of biodiesels, a table comparing the properties of different types of biodiesels is also presented. The comprehensive analysis shows that biodiesel from algae is a potential alternative fuel. Petroleum is a complex mixture of chemical compounds extracted from crude oil and processed in oil refineries into a variety of petroleum products that are used as fuel for a variety of applications.

Furthermore, the rising demand for energy worldwide, along with the harmful environmental effects linked to the use of fossil fuels, has driven increased interest in clean and renewable energy sources. Biodiesel derived from a variety of biological sources has become increasingly important due to its eco-friendly nature. It can also be used in conventional diesel engines without requiring significant modifications. Among the available feedstocks, algae are particularly promising due to their high oil content and the fact that they do not compete significantly with food crops for land. In addition, growing algae can help absorb carbon dioxide, which adds to its environmental advantages.Despite these benefits, there are still several challenges that need to be overcome before algae biodiesel can be widely adopted. These include high production costs, limitations in current technology, and difficulties in scaling up production to industrial levels. Ongoing research is focused on improving methods of algae cultivation, harvesting, and fuel conversion to make the process more efficient and cost-effective. As these technologies continue to develop, algae-based biodiesel has the potential to become a reliable and sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, helping to reduce pollution and decrease reliance on non-renewable energy sources.

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1. Srivastava A et.al. , “Triglycerides-based diesel fuels”, Renew Sustain Energy Rev 2000; 4:1,11–33.
2. Bhojraj N. Kale et.al., “Cotton Seed Oil Blends as an Alternative Fuel for Variable Compression Ratio CI Engine –A Review”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ,-IV, Number 9, 2011, 1149-1158.
3. K. Goswami1, et.al. , “Characterization of Biodiesel Obtained From Pure Soybean Oil and Its Various Blends with Petro-Diesel”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 9, 2014, 16287-16293.
4. Milazzo MF, Spina F, Cavallaro S, Bart JC , “Sustainable Soy Biodiesel”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Volume 27, 2013, 806-852.
5. Deepak Verma, al. , “A critical review on production of biodiesel from various feedstocks”, Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research, 2016; 5(2), 51-58
6. Selvaraj, et.al. ,“A comprehensive review of biodiesel production methods from various feedstocks”, Biofuels, 2016.
7. A. Mujeeb, A. B. Vedamurthy and Shivasharana C. T., “Current strategies and prospects of biodiesel production: A review”, Advances in Applied Science Research, 2016, 7(1), 120-133.
8. ULF Neulingal. , “Review of biofuel production-Feedstocks, Process and Markets”, journal of oil palm research, Vol 29 (2) 2017, 137-167.
9. Bibha Boro , et.al. , “Feedstocks, Production, Properties and Blending Effect of Biodiesel: A Review”, International Journal of Recent Development in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014, 6-10.
10. Bryan R. Moser, “Biodiesel production, properties, and feedstocks”, In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.—Plant (2009) 45,229–266