Volume & Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2023, Pages 1876-1947

On the Cover

Amidst the intricate tapestry of green mobility, Indonesian researchers illuminate the road ahead with pioneering strides in biodiesel innovation. In this Issue's focal study (DOI: 10.18331/BRJ2023.10.3.2), they meticulously evaluate the technical viability of introducing a 40% v/v biodiesel blend and B30D10, a blend comprising 60% diesel fuel, 30% biodiesel, and 10% hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). The transformative potential of the latter blend is poised to reshape the nation's transportation landscape. Through a comprehensive 50,000 km road endurance examination, B40 and B30D10 blends unveil remarkable performance and emissions profiles, emphasizing the significance of in-depth analysis of biofuel utilization in the transportation sector. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability, these blends not only conquer the challenges of ambient temperatures but also establish themselves as practical choices for widespread implementation. As Indonesia propels towards a greener tomorrow, this research embarks on a journey that envisions biodiesel blends as the driving force behind a cleaner, more efficient automotive future. Cover art by BiofuelResJ. ©2023.

 

Research Paper

Towards nationwide implementation of 40% biodiesel blend fuel in Indonesia: a comprehensive road test and laboratory evaluation

Pages 1876-1889

10.18331/BRJ2023.10.3.2

Mokhtar Mokhtar; Anis Sukmono; Hari Setiapraja; Muhammad Ma’ruf; Siti Yubaidah; Ihwan Haryono; Budi Rochmanto; Respatya Teguh Soewono; Kurnia Fajar Adhi Sukra; Arfi Thahar; Efendi Manurung; Cahyo Setyo Wibowo; Setyo Widodo; Faqih Supriyadi; Riva Yudha Abriyant; Dedi Suntoro; Faridha Faridha; Iman K. Reksowardojo

Towards nationwide implementation of 40% biodiesel blend fuel in Indonesia: a comprehensive road test and laboratory evaluation


Design and construction of artificial microbial consortia to enhance lignocellulosic biomass degradation

Pages 1890-1900

10.18331/BRJ2023.10.3.3

Vi N.H. Vu; Csilla Kohári-Farkas; Róbert Filep; Gábor Laszlovszky; My Thi Ban; Erika Bujna; Vijai Kumar Gupta; Quang D. Nguyen

Design and construction of artificial microbial consortia to enhance lignocellulosic biomass degradation


Review Paper

Nanomaterials and their role in advancing biodiesel feedstock production: A comprehensive review

Pages 1901-1932

10.18331/BRJ2023.10.3.4

Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha; Hamed Kazemi Shariat Panahi; Mona Dehhaghi; Yasin Orooji; Hossein Shahbeik; Omid Mahian; Hassan Karimi-Maleh; Alawi Sulaiman; Changtong Mei; Mohammadali Kiehbadroudinezhad; Abdul-Sattar Nizami; Gilles G. Guillemin; Su Shiung Lam; Wanxi Peng; Xiangmeng Chen; Ki-Hyun Kim; Mortaza Aghbashlo; Meisam Tabatabaei

Nanomaterials and their role in advancing biodiesel feedstock production: A comprehensive review