Abstract
ABSTRACTBiodiesel was developed from a non-edible oil source, i.e., wild mustard (Brassica juncea L) oil through optimized alkali-catalyzed transesterification with methanol using potassium hydroxide as a catalyst. Biodiesel yield of (95.54 % with 96.72 % w/w ester content) was obtained under optimal conditions of 0.75 % KOH w/w of oil, 6:1 methanol to oil molar ratio, 60°C temperature, and a duration of 45 min. Properties of wild mustard (Brassica juncea L) oil biodiesel were determined and found to be within the limits of ASTM D6751 specifications. As a result, wild mustard (Brassica juncea L), as an agricultural crop, might be a reasonable feedstock for biodiesel production.
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