Tartous University is participating in the Third International Conference on Green Energy and Resource Efficiency, scheduled to be held in the Italian capital Rome on November 12 and 13, with a joint scientific paper on the development of vegetable oils and their use as alternative fuel for diesel engines, following its acceptance among the papers presented at the conference.
The President of Tartous University, Dr. Adib Barhoum, clarified in a statement to SANA today, Sunday, that the research is titled "Improving the properties of jojoba oil using biotechnology for its use as an alternative fuel in diesel engines," and aims to study the possibility of developing the properties of vegetable oils and utilizing them in producing sustainable biofuel, thereby contributing to diversifying energy sources, reducing reliance on traditional fuels, and limiting carbon emissions.
Multinstitutional Research Collaboration
Barhoum indicated that the research was accomplished through collaboration between researchers from Tartous University, the Private University of the Sham, and Damascus University, with the participation of Dr. Ali Ali, Dr. Maysa Shash, and Engineer Hassan Arrous from Tartous University. He pointed out that laboratory experiments and tests were conducted in the laboratories of the Faculty of Technical Engineering at the university and the Baniyas Refinery Company, to evaluate the properties of jojoba oil and its potential use in operating diesel engines.
Presenting Results and Exchanging Expertise
He noted that one of the research team members will represent the participants at the conference, allowing for the presentation of results and the exchange of expertise with international researchers and academic institutions. He emphasized that the choice of the conference was due to the alignment of its axes with the subject of the research and its scientific objectives. Barhoum added that the university continues to support researchers and provide a suitable academic environment to develop scientific production and encourage participation in local and international conferences. He clarified that the university has other research in the fields of renewable energies and biofuel, alongside efforts to expand cooperation and research partnerships with global scientific institutions.
This participation falls within the orientation of Tartous University to enhance scientific research and innovation in the field of sustainable energy, highlighting the competencies of its research staff and developing its presence in international scientific forums.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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