Improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants: An insight into the research trends and future prospects from a bibliometric approach

This review highlights the current status and future directions for improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants as a crucial step toward ensuring its long-term sustainability and practical application. The bibliometric study collected and analyzed 1860 documents from the SCOPUS databa...

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Main Authors: Usman Bello, Haruna Adamu, Shafirah Samsuri, Hamza Ibrahim, Mohammad Qamar
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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description This review highlights the current status and future directions for improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants as a crucial step toward ensuring its long-term sustainability and practical application. The bibliometric study collected and analyzed 1860 documents from the SCOPUS database published between 2014 and 2024. Keyword analysis highlights terms like ''antioxidants'' and ''feedstocks'', including fats and oils, plant seeds, and plant extracts, emphasizing the critical role of feedstock types as principal drivers for initiating oxidation reactions. A co-country analysis identified ''China'' and ''India'' as top contributors, with 11,653 and 9298 citations, respectively, showcasing their strong research commitment to sustainable bioenergy. ''Chemical Reviews'' was tabled as the most-cited journal (4396 citations) and ''Yaakob et al., 2014'' as the most-cited author (449 citations) within the review period, underscoring the researchers’ active involvement in the field. While natural antioxidants have demonstrated superior antioxidative potential compared to their synthetic counterparts owing to greater solubility, lower cost, and higher potency at lower concentrations, their efficacy can be further enhanced through synergistic combinations. In contrast, the application of nanotechnology-based antioxidants in biodiesel stabilization remains in its infancy, presenting promising opportunities for further exploration. Finally, this study offers valuable insights into research trends, existing gaps, and future directions for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders committed to enhancing biodiesel stability and advancing sustainable energy solutions.
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spelling doaj-art-a75b7f12eefd43a8862937a75a208d902025-08-20T01:49:39ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-06-012610518510.1016/j.rineng.2025.105185Improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants: An insight into the research trends and future prospects from a bibliometric approachUsman Bello0Haruna Adamu1Shafirah Samsuri2Hamza Ibrahim3Mohammad Qamar4Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Gubi Campus, 740102 Bauchi, Nigeria; HICoE—Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, MalaysiaDepartment of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Gubi Campus, 740102 Bauchi, Nigeria; Department of Environmental Management Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Yelwa Campus, 740272 Bauchi, Nigeria; Materials Science and Engineering Department (MSE), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi ArabiaHICoE—Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Corresponding author at: HICoE—Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia.Department of Computer Science, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Gubi Campus, 740102 Bauchi, NigeriaMaterials Science and Engineering Department (MSE), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi ArabiaThis review highlights the current status and future directions for improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants as a crucial step toward ensuring its long-term sustainability and practical application. The bibliometric study collected and analyzed 1860 documents from the SCOPUS database published between 2014 and 2024. Keyword analysis highlights terms like ''antioxidants'' and ''feedstocks'', including fats and oils, plant seeds, and plant extracts, emphasizing the critical role of feedstock types as principal drivers for initiating oxidation reactions. A co-country analysis identified ''China'' and ''India'' as top contributors, with 11,653 and 9298 citations, respectively, showcasing their strong research commitment to sustainable bioenergy. ''Chemical Reviews'' was tabled as the most-cited journal (4396 citations) and ''Yaakob et al., 2014'' as the most-cited author (449 citations) within the review period, underscoring the researchers’ active involvement in the field. While natural antioxidants have demonstrated superior antioxidative potential compared to their synthetic counterparts owing to greater solubility, lower cost, and higher potency at lower concentrations, their efficacy can be further enhanced through synergistic combinations. In contrast, the application of nanotechnology-based antioxidants in biodiesel stabilization remains in its infancy, presenting promising opportunities for further exploration. Finally, this study offers valuable insights into research trends, existing gaps, and future directions for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders committed to enhancing biodiesel stability and advancing sustainable energy solutions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025012599AntioxidantsArtificial intelligenceBibliometric analysisBiodieselAnd oxidative stabilization
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Improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants: An insight into the research trends and future prospects from a bibliometric approach
Results in Engineering
Antioxidants
Artificial intelligence
Bibliometric analysis
Biodiesel
And oxidative stabilization
title Improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants: An insight into the research trends and future prospects from a bibliometric approach
title_full Improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants: An insight into the research trends and future prospects from a bibliometric approach
title_fullStr Improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants: An insight into the research trends and future prospects from a bibliometric approach
title_full_unstemmed Improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants: An insight into the research trends and future prospects from a bibliometric approach
title_short Improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants: An insight into the research trends and future prospects from a bibliometric approach
title_sort improving biodiesel oxidative stability using antioxidants an insight into the research trends and future prospects from a bibliometric approach
topic Antioxidants
Artificial intelligence
Bibliometric analysis
Biodiesel
And oxidative stabilization
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