A review on the production and physicochemical properties of renewable diesel and its comparison with biodiesel

Petroleum-derived fuels are traditionally used in transport, power generation, and various other applications, but they are limited and cause environmental degradation. Renewable diesel (RD) is a promising substitute for diesel. Hydroprocessing is a technique used in producing RD. The triglycerides in vegetable oil are transformed into a fuel having a molecular structure similar to that of petro-diesel. RD is used as a “drop-in” fuel, with high...