Changes of biodiesel composition after electron beam irradiation

Abstract

The study of the influence of external factors on FAME is increasingly being taken up with research topics. Under natural conditions, they are subject to aging. However, such studies are time-consuming, and it is difficult to find the right aging inhibitors. In the presented work an attempt was made to apply ionizing radiation to induce changes in FAME. On the basis of GC–MS results, a reduction of mainly methyl esters containing C=C double bonds can be observed. This indicates the occurrence of polymerization reactions induced by radicals arising during the absorption of ionizing radiation.