ABSTRACT
Objectives The objective of the project was to establish criteria and the corresponding analytical methods for determining the stability of biodiesel. The detailed aims were as follows: (i) to develop appropriate methods for the determination of stability under realistic conditions; (ii) to understand the influence of storage conditions on the quality of biodiesel; (iii) to define a minimum level of natural and/or synthetic antioxidants; and (iv) to determine the effects of fuel stability on the use of biodiesel as automotive diesel fuel and as heating fuel.
