Effect of MC-MA polymer pour point depressants on the flow properties of biodiesel

摘要

To generate efficient pour point depressants (PPDs) for biodiesel, this study prepared a series of MC-MA polymers and their cold flow properties on biodiesel were studied by determining their solid points (SPs) and cold filter plugging points (CFPPs). This study also investigated the performance mechanisms of these polymers through differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and rheological mechanics to identify the low-temperature crystal morphology and crystallization behavior of the biodiesel samples. Results indicated that compared with other polymers, the synthesis of polymer PPD2 could satisfactorily improve the low-temperature flow properties of biodiesel without altering other important fuel properties.