The need for alternative sources of energy
Research gap analysis derived from 4 chemistry papers in our local library.
The gap
The need for alternative sources of energy that can replace fossil petroleum. The environmental pollution caused by the disposal of waste polyolefins. The technical challenges of converting waste polyolefins into liquid fuels.
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated challenges and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 4 journals.
Research trend
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Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps
- Waste to Wheels: Bio-Diesel Synthesis from used Cooking Oil (2026) · International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management · doi
The high free fatty acid content in used cooking oil, which can lead to poor biodiesel quality. The need for efficient and cost-effective methods for biodiesel production. The potential environmental and health impacts of biodiesel production and use.
generalstated challengesKeywords: high free fatty acid content used cooking oil - Green-synthesized silver nanoparticle additives from Allium tuncelianum for diesel engine operation with a cottonseed biodiesel-diesel blend (2026) · Discover Vehicles · doi
There is a need to improve the environmental performance of diesel engines while maintaining operational efficiency. The physicochemical properties of biodiesel differ from those of petroleum diesel fuel, which can influence fuel-injection behavior and combustion.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: there need improve environmental performance diesel engines maintaining - Production of Biodiesel from Jatropha Oil Using NaOH/Chitosan Fe3O4 Heterogenous Catalyst (2026) · Catalysis Letters · doi
There is a need to develop sustainable alternative fuels to address the growing concern over energy shortages and environmental pollution. The production of biodiesel from non-edible oils is an alternative to traditional fossil fuels, but there is a need to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the transesterification process.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: there need develop sustainable alternative fuels address growing - Production of liquid fuel by pyrolysis of waste polyolefins (2026) · Zastita materijala · doi
The need for alternative sources of energy that can replace fossil petroleum. The environmental pollution caused by the disposal of waste polyolefins. The technical challenges of converting waste polyolefins into liquid fuels.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: need alternative sources energy replace fossil petroleum environmental
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