Technology assessment as a tool applied in science and technology to achieve innovation: Optical methods for fuels quality assessment

Abstract

This paper presents examples of technological assessment and forecasting of the National Institute of Science and Technology (INCT) Energy and Environment, aiming to bring competitive intelligence to Science Technology & Innovation as a contribution for medium and long term to policies, strategies, plans, and processes of decision making. Here is presented the technology assessment of optical methods of analysis for determining oxidative stability, density and viscosity of oils, biodiesel, biofuels, fuels and mixtures thereof.