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RSM optimization and kinetics study of α-Fe2O3/g-C3N4@H photocatalyst with S-type heterojunction for esterifying crude castor oil to reduce acidity and synthesize biodiesel

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Biodiesel Production by Heterogeneous Catalysis and Eco‐friendly Routes

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Demonstrating photocatalytic esterification as a potential strategy to improve the properties of feedstock oil derived from dairy waste scum for biodiesel production

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Boosting biodiesel production over silicon heterojunction with visible light irradiation

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Bioengineered sustainable phytofabrication of anatase TiO2 -adorned g-C3N4 nanocomposites and unveiling their photocatalytic potential towards advanced environmental remediation

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Photoesterification of Waste Cooking Oil using ZnO Doped Empty Fruit Bunches Ash Heterogeneous Catalyst

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Tuning CH4 Productivity from Visible Light‐Driven Gas‐Phase CO2 Photocatalytic Reduction on Doped g‐C3N4/TiO2 Heterojunctions

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Enhanced production of advanced renewable methanol-rich low-carbon alcohols via photocatalytic conversion of bio-oil

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