Biodiesel: History of an innovation to keep the world moving
The history of biodiesel dates back to mid-19th century when transesterification of vegetable oils was discovered. It took another half century for the world to realize its potential as fuel. Through the 20th century, two World wars and other regional turmoil increased the quest for energy security...
Main Authors: | Narayanaganesh Balasubramanian, Katherine F Steward |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Firenze University Press
2019-11-01
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Series: | Substantia |
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Online Access: | https://riviste.fupress.net/index.php/subs/article/view/281 |
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