Second-generation biodiesel in Brazil: an analysis of research on animal fats through social and complex networks

The production of second-generation biodiesel is seen as more sustainable than first-generation it produced from residues such animal fats, a by-product the meat industry. In Brazil, sector has become main market for absorbing around 712 thousand tons in 2018, equivalent to 38% fat produced. order reach this level, research and development were carried out supported by Brazilian government through Biodiesel Technology Innovation Network. objective study map scientific networks formed organizations that have collaborated solve problems regarding fats Social Networks Analysis Theory Complex Networks. An exploratory-descriptive was conducted collection Web Science (WoS). It observed started 2008 involved 80 institutions. institutional network small-world type, composed 20 clusters. indexed 19 knowledge areas, with an emphasis on Chemistry, Energy Fuels, Engineering 70% them received some type funding conduct research.