Author:Maharajh, Dheepak M; Lalloo, RajeshDate:Nov 2008The environmental effects of burning fossil fuels and the increased crude oil prices have triggered increased interest in biofuels. Biodiesel is traditionally produced from oil seed crops, which have lower yields per land area and threaten ...Read more
Author:Buddoo, SR; Siyakatshana, Njabulo; Pongoma, BDate:Nov 2008Microreactors are miniature reactors for carrying out chemical reactions. CSIR Biosciences has been investigating the production of biodiesel using various sources of vegetable oils, for example, soya, sunflower, canada, Jatropha, palm and ...Read more
Author:Musango, JK; Amigun, B; Brent, ACDate:Jul 2010This paper presents a Bioenergy Systems Sustainability Assessment and Management (BIOSSAM) model. The BIOSSAM model was developed as a means to provide insights into the implications of expanding bioenergy programmes in South Africa, which ...Read more