Increased Biodiesel Efficiency: Alternatives for Production, Stabilization, Characterization and Use

Chapter I: Renewable energy sources: a sustainable strategy for biodiesel productions.- Chapter II: Synthesis of biodiesel via alternative protocols.- Chapter III: Various multi-functional additives for biodiesel stabilization: Perspectives for more cost-effective and efficiency.- Chapter IV: Hydroxychalcones: Synthetic antioxidants for improving stability of biodiesel.- Chapter V: Fluorescence spectroscopy as an alternative analytical tool for monitoring biodiesel oxidative stability.- Chapter VI: Recent advances on sample preparation procedures for elemental determination in biodiesel.- Chapter VII: Alternative uses for biodiesel byproduct: Glycerol as a source of energy and high-value chemicals.